The Fly Fisher’s Guide – George Bainbridge – 1828. Published by G. Cruickshank. Illustrated with color plates, representing upwards of forty of the most useful flies, accurately copied from nature. Colored frontispiece and 7 fine hand-colored plates of flies. Among the earliest books with such plates. viii, 162 pages. 8vo, with contemporary boards. Paper label at spine. Notable wear to boards, with edge wear, rubbing, and bumping. Later paper reback. Hinges cracked. Various spots of separation at block. Scattered foxing. The book is exactly as pictured. Any questions, please ask.
