The Complete Sportsman: books

The Salmon Flies of Major John Popkin Traherne (1826-1901).

Their descriptions and variations as presented by George M. Kelson in 
The Fishing Gazette, Land and Water, and The Salmon Fly.

Edited and flies tied by: Paul Schmookler
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BOOK SPECIFICATIONS

                                            PAGES:                              136
                                            PAGE SIZE:                       8 1/2" x 8 1/2" (8vo)
                                            PAPER:                              GLOSSY ART
                                            PHOTOGRAPHS:               B&W FRONTIS, PLUS 28 COLOR PLATES
                                            BINDING:                          HAND SEWN IN 16-PAGE SIGNATURES. HEAD
                                                                                      AND FOOT BANDS. QUARTER BOUND IN FINE
                                                                                       MOROCCO LEATHER AND HAND-MARBLED 
                                                                                       PAPER.. ALL EDGES AND STAMPING IN 24 KT
                                                                                      GILT. SLIPCASED. SIGNED AND NUMBERED.
                                             EDITIONS:                       300
                                             PUBLICATION DATE:     1993

This was the first book produced by The Complete Sportsman. It was printed as a Limited edition of 300 copies, plus 28 Deluxe edition copies that contained one of the salmon flies from the book. All Deluxe editions were sold prior to publication.

Preface written by Paul Schmookler, introduction by David Zincavage, and photography by Ingrid Sils. All flies were tied by Paul Schmookler. Each photograph of Major Traherne's flies is accompanied by the original article, reproduced from The Fishing Gazette, Land and Water, or The Salmon Fly that describes the fly.

Currently out of print.

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