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Fresh and Salt Water Spinning – Original 1952 hardcover fishing guide by Eugene Burns, featuring photographs by Clyde Childress. An illustrated introduction to freshwater and saltwater spinning, covering traditional tackle, casting techniques, artificial lures and fishing methods.
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Illustrated with black-and-white photographs by Clyde Childress, Fresh and Salt Water Spinning documents the equipment and angling practices of the early 1950s. These historical illustrations offer an interesting comparison between traditional spinning tackle and modern fishing equipment.
Beyond its practical instruction, Fresh and Salt Water Spinning provides an engaging historical perspective on the development of recreational angling. Its treatment of freshwater and saltwater fishing makes it relevant to collectors of vintage sporting literature, fishing historians and enthusiasts of traditional tackle.
Published by A. S. Barnes and Company, this original 1952 hardcover represents an interesting addition to collections of vintage fishing books, sporting publications and mid-century outdoor literature.
Condition – Good
Original 1952 hardcover without dust jacket. Dark cloth boards with red lettering. Significant fraying and material loss at the upper spine, exposing the underlying material, with additional minor corner and edge wear. Prior ownership in ink on the front endpaper, which also displays scattered foxing and age-related discolouration. Pages show natural age toning.
