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The Art of the Trout Fly by Judith Dunham, Photographs by Egmont van Dyck, 1st edition - 1988 - in Mint-Brand New Condition - looks like it has never seen the light of day - in the 10inch by 10inch format - the picture are absolutely spectacular - I have countless imititations of the flies from the book - the who's who of flies are photographed in this book - they have re-issued this book in a 1/2 size smaller format. This is a must for your collection - Flies by John Goddard, Al Troth, Chauncey K. Lively, Bob Mead, Gary LaFontaine, Dave Whitlock, Jack Gartside, Polly Rosborough, Randall Kauffman, Rene and Bonnie Harrop and so many more. I love this book and have imitated most of the patterns in this book. Not many of these left around I have 2 of these - Price - $50.00 SOLD

To Keep a Tryst With the Dawn - An Appreciation of Roland Clark - This book is spectacular wrapped in leather - Book Description: Private Printing, 1989. Hard Cover. Book Condition: As New - still original plastic wrap on slipcover. Deluxe Ed. #7/100. 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. There was none better than Roland Clark when it came to wildfowl art and this book is masterfully presents just that. Another work of art by Ordeman. Price - $450.00

 
William Shaldach: Artist Author Sportsman - Limited Edition #75 out of 150 with etching - Book Description: Privately Printed, St. Petersburg, FL, 1988. Half-Leather. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase like new. William J Schaldach (illustrator). Limited/Numbered. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ** LEATHER DELUXE EDITION** NEW Condition; slipcase. Includes William Schaldach etching pulled from original plate titled " Flyfisher"; initialed by Schaldach in the plate, numbered 75/150 in pencil to match the book. Signed by Ordeman on the limitation page; one of 150 such copies. Stunningly produced; Green Half Leather over natural white linen boards, with silver lettering and cover decorations. Housed in linen white cloth slip case. Book and case are MINT, as new. 118 pages, plus many wonderful illustrations by Schaldach. An insightfully written monograph is both entertaining and informative; including a comprehensive appendix detailing the etching, prints, and books of Mr. Schaldach. John T Ordeman is a recognized expert on Schaldach; and all the other Derrydale Artists. Presented by Nature's Reflections; specializing in Nature, Wildlife and Art. Signed by Author. Price - $400.00 SOLD
 
Frank W. Benson - Master of the Sporting Print - John T. Ordeman -Book Description: Private Printing, 1983. Hard Cover. Book Condition: As New. Deluxe Ed. 9¾" - 12" tall. A beautifully done book. Benson was a master in the etching & drypoint field. This copy also has a letter from the author laid in. Price $400.00
 
The Art of Ogden Pleisner - Limited Edition Book Description: Boston, MA, David Godine, Boston, 1984. ‚  Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase Excellent - Ogden Pleissner (illustrator). Limited/Numbered. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is a numbered copy of an edition of 400 signed by the author; this edition includes a QUARTET OF PRINTS laid in a special corresponding numbered portfolio, suitable for framing. Stunning blue binding with gold lettering on the spine; Like New. . This a the definitive work of one this great artist. Bergh takes us through the life and art of Ogden Minton Pleissner with 138 color plates. 110 pages includes an appendix of awards, major collection, and prints and drypoints. an excellent reference guide. A superb collectable copy. Signed by Author. Price $600.00
 

The A.B. Frost Book - Henry M. Reed - First Printing - 1967 - Charles Tuttle Company - Vermont - This book is mint - like new condition - spectacular shape - a small insription on inner page - conmes with original packing cardboard - Price - $250.00

Waterfowl Studies - Bruce Burk - Mint with slipcase - 1976 - #52/1000 - The most information I have seen - in a collectible book - Price $125.00

 

 

 
 

 

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