Mel
Yes paid $150 for it . you make a good point. Technically they are first
editions. but, most collectors want first printings. There are allot of fly
fishing books offered on eBay by sellers with no idea has how to describe the
condition of their book. One of the first questions to ask the seller is if
the book comes from a smoke free home. It is near impossible to remove the
smell of tobacco smoke or mildew from a book.
Some of my favorite living writers are Nick Lyons, James Babb, Jerry Dennis,
John Gierach and William Tapply whom just passed on not long ago.
GaryS
fight crime...shoot back
----- Original Message -----
From: mel hocken
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books
Gary
Some good info. I would like to add that newer books may be listed as first
edition but when you look at the print code you find the book to be a 2nd 3rd
or even higher printing. These are not considered a true first edition. So if
you are buying a book be sure to do your research before paying premium prices
for a book which someone says is a first edition.
I have about 400 books in my library. Most are first editions and many of the
newer ones are signed. There are some great modern writers that I thoroughly
enjoy. If anyone is looking for some great off season reading I highly
recommend W.D. Wetherells three books. Gary is the 1992 book you are refering
to Starlight Creek Angling Society?
Regards
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: the smith's
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books
I don't know if Jimmy D. got an answer to his questions about first
editions from one of the other sites he is on.
First let me start by saying I have been a book collector of fly fishing
books for close to 30 years and have acquired over 1300 different titles.
which are insured for $35,000.
first jimmy's books then some pointers of collecting.
Just Fishing 1st edition is 1932 by Penn Publishing. Knopf bought the
rights to the book and list it as their first edition. the true first ed is 1932
Trout Magic 1st ed 1974 if in very good condition with dust jacket without
any major tears. $40-$50
Fishless Days Angling Nights 1971 again the DJ is always important. $40-$50
Fly rod Trouting $20-$30
Art Flicks master Fly-tying guide HB with DJ $50-$60
Soft cover books very very rarely go up in value.
Dust jackets are an important part of the book, sometimes giving clues as
to which printing.
Before the numbering system that you now find, it may be the only clue as
to a first or second printing.
Exlib books have very little value. Even limited editions lose value
because of the stamps and gluing of covers adding the decimal system numbers to
the spine etc.
Signed books have more value than none signed and inscribed to someone even
more.
Age has little to do with value. I have books form the late 1800s that can
be gotten today for $20.00. My book with the highest value was published
in1992 it is one of 150 copies.
Buying books as an investment is a very bad idea. Buy the writers you like
to read and collect their works.
Gary S
fight crime...shoot back
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Alexander
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books
I have a first edition (with full number line) 1987 edition of "Fly-Tying
Methods" by Darrel Martin that somebody can "steal from me for only $25
shipping INCLUDED... You can check the price range of this book on any site on
the net. It's in "Like New" condition with no writing, missing, loose, or torn
pages. hard cover with the binding tight and intact etc... Email me OFFlist at
[email protected] Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: Jimmy D. Moore
To: Virtual Fly Box ; Fly Fishing World ; Hill Country Fly Fishers
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 5:02 PM
Subject: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books
I've never given any thought to collecting First Editions of Fly
Fishing books.
but after reading Jerry's post, I decided to go over my books this
afternoon.
I was surprised to find that I have 17 first editions, all from
distinguished fly
fishing authors/fishermen.I still have 50 or so books to check, but
this'll do
for now.
While I'm not interested in selling any of them at the present, I'd
like to have
a 'ball park" figure of what you think they might be worth. Would I be
able
to use an informal $ appraisal for insurance purposes? I have my guns
and
Classic Golf Clubs insured, so why not my books.
You can do this on List for I'm sure there are others who would like
to know also.
Thanks,
JIMMY D
My First Editions
Trout Madness - Robert Traver, 1992, Northmont Publishing
Fishing W/ Ray Bergman 1970, Alfred Knopf
Fly Rod Trouting - Ed Shenk, 1989 Stackpole Books
Flick's New Streamside guide, 1969 Crown Publishing
Art Flick's Master Fly Tying Guide, 1972 Crown Publishing
Fishless Days, Angling Nights - Alfred Miller, (Sparse Grey Hackle)
Crown 1971
Royal Coachman - Paul Schullery, 1999
Prospecting for Trout - Tim Rosenbauer 1993
Trout Magic- Robert Traver, 1974 Crown
Trout Hunting - Frank Woolner 1977 Winchester Press
Misadventures of a Fisherman - Jack hemingway, 1986 Taylor Publishing (
autographed copy)
Tying Dry Flies - Lefty kreh, 1998 Crown Publishing
Tricks that Take Fish - Howard Blaisdell 1954 H. Holt & Co.
The Longest Silence - Thomas McGuane, Knopf 1999
Just Fishing - Ray Bergman, 1945 Knopf
Western Trout Fly Tying Manual - Jack Dennis, Snake River Books 1974
Mastering the Art of Fly tying - Richard Talleur,1979, Stackpole Books
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Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member
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Website - http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html
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