Skues, G.E.M. – SILK, FUR AND FEATHERS – 1950 1st edition – 113p - Beckenham, Kent, United Kingdom – This is the first edition of a compilation of articles Skues penned for the Fishing Gazette under the pen name Val Conson. Skues felt it best to surpress his true name as he feared its publication might be prejudicial to the publishers of his other books. These articles were compiled and published in this book after his death. Other than a spot of unknown origin that appears only the front cover and can be seen by viewing the accompanying pictures, the book is in excellent condition. A rare and collectible book by the greatest nymph advocate of them all. - $125.00