Kelson, George M. - THE SALMON FLY - 1895 1st ed. - pp by author, London - 510p plus 45p of illust. ads - 8 gorgeous chromolithographed plates & 84 illust. - this monumental classic work is a must have for both American and British collectors and lovers of the king of gamefish - truly a keystone book for the serious angler’s library - handsomely rebound in original moroon colored boards retaining original gilt title and salmon fly from original cover - this very rare and desirable book usually lists for $1700.00 - $2500.00 - has wear spot on the base of the section of original front cover which was saved and attached to new cover - usual light spotting/foxing to plates - text clear & bright throughout - a super copy - $1200.00

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