La branche george (177 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 1998). (1914) 1998 new edition. 8vo paperback. Pp224. Colour plates of flies, colour and b/w photographs, new b/w illustrations by Ernest Lussier. Fine new copy. "This remarkable caster [La Branche] cast the fly in places which it would be extremely difficult to drop a worm, under overhanging alders and blackberry bushes, around trunks of trees, casting at will on particular leaves that the fly might drop thence like a caterpillar from an oak leaf. His fishing is smooth and entirely effortless .Briefly, Mr. La Branche is a very beautiful fisherman." Fishing Gazette. A fine, new edition of one of the great classics of American flyfishing literature: not merely a reprint, La Branche's text has been reset and augmented with new material such as illustrations by Ernest Lussier and explanatory diagrams demonstrating La Branche's descriptions of his casting techniques. Also included are a 3,000-word critical essay by Paul Schullery, colour plates of flies newly tied from La Branche's patterns, contemporary photographs of the author, his tackle and his waters, and an important selection of letters exchanged by La Branche and G.E.M. Skues. Chapters include: Introductory essay by Paul Schullery; The value of observation; The rise; Where and when to fish; The imitation of the natural insect; Some fancies - some facts; The point of view; A few patterns of flies. Appendices include: Casting the curve; Selections from the Skues - La Branche correspondence, 1925-1947; Insects imitated by La Branche flies. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 15.95.…

Condición: Good. 1st Paperback Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good book in slipcase. Very Good text and cover, minor reading wear to text and covers/edges. US orders shipped via US Mail. International orders shipped via DHL. Additional postage may be required on oversize books and sets. NO prison orders.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good+. First Thus. ; Book is clean and tight, first Derrydale edition with French Folds. Looks unread and has no reader's creases. Has rough spot on front cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1998). (1914) 1998 new edition. 8vo (155 x 236mm). Pp224. Colour plates of flies, colour and b/w photographs, new b/w illustrations by Ernest Lussier, introductory essay by Paul Schullery. Gilt titles to green cloth, upper board of matching slip-case titled in gilt. Edition limited to 1,000 copies. Fine copy in slightly marked / stained slip-case. "This remarkable caster [La Branche] cast the fly in places which it would be extremely difficult to drop a worm, under overhanging alders and blackberry bushes, around trunks of trees, casting at will on particular leaves that the fly might drop thence like a caterpillar from an oak leaf. His fishing is smooth and entirely effortless .Briefly, Mr. La Branche is a very beautiful fisherman." Fishing Gazette. A fine, new edition of one of the great classics of American flyfishing literature: not merely a reprint, La Branche's text has been reset and augmented with new material such as illustrations by Ernest Lussier and explanatory diagrams demonstrating La Branche's descriptions of his casting techniques. Also included are a 3,000-word critical essay by Paul Schullery, colour plates of flies newly tied from La Branche's patterns, contemporary photographs of the author, his tackle and his waters, and an important selection of letters exchanged by La Branche and G.E.M. Skues. Chapters include: Introductory essay by Paul Schullery; The value of observation; The rise; Where and when to fish; The imitation of the natural insect; Some fancies - some facts; The point of view; A few patterns of flies. Appendices include: Casting the curve; Selections from [the] Skues - La Branche correspondence, 1925-1947; Insects imitated by La Branche flies. . …

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. The Dry Fly and Fast Water was written to fill a need created by the coming of the brown trout to America. The British flies and methods that followed it over here proved inapplicable. Therefore, it remained for fishing expert George La Branche to promulgate a new, distinctly American school of dry-fly angling. The proof of its validity is that today it is still widely practiced here. This remains one of the great classics of American fishing literature, covering everything from wonderfuldescriptions of fish behavior to details of the insects they feed on and the artificial flies that imitate those foods. …

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1998). (1914) 1998 new edition. 8vo (155 x 236mm). Pp224. Colour plates of flies, colour and b/w photographs, new b/w illustrations by Ernest Lussier, introductory essay by Paul Schullery. Gilt titles to green cloth, upper board of matching slip-case titled in gilt. Edition limited to 1,000 copies. Fine copy in matching slip-case. "This remarkable caster [La Branche] cast the fly in places which it would be extremely difficult to drop a worm, under overhanging alders and blackberry bushes, around trunks of trees, casting at will on particular leaves that the fly might drop thence like a caterpillar from an oak leaf. His fishing is smooth and entirely effortless .Briefly, Mr. La Branche is a very beautiful fisherman." Fishing Gazette. A fine, new edition of one of the great classics of American flyfishing literature: not merely a reprint, La Branche's text has been reset and augmented with new material such as illustrations by Ernest Lussier and explanatory diagrams demonstrating La Branche's descriptions of his casting techniques. Also included are a 3,000-word critical essay by Paul Schullery, colour plates of flies newly tied from La Branche's patterns, contemporary photographs of the author, his tackle and his waters, and an important selection of letters exchanged by La Branche and G.E.M. Skues. Chapters include: Introductory essay by Paul Schullery; The value of observation; The rise; Where and when to fish; The imitation of the natural insect; Some fancies - some facts; The point of view; A few patterns of flies. Appendices include: Casting the curve; Selections from [the] Skues - La Branche correspondence, 1925-1947; Insects imitated by La Branche flies. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 25.00.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Dry Fly and Fast Water was written to fill a need created by the coming of the brown trout to America. The British flies and methods that followed it over here proved inapplicable. Therefore, it remained for fishing expert George La Branche to promulgate a new, distinctly American school of dry-fly angling. The proof of its validity is that today it is still widely practiced here. This remains one of the great classics of American fishing literature, covering everything from wonderfuldescriptions of fish behavior to details of the insects they feed on and the artificial flies that imitate those foods. The Dry Fly and Fast Water was written to fill a need created by the coming of the brown trout to America. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item.

Paperback. Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. fishing sport. . . . . 8vo, hardcover. Near fine condition in vg+ dj. Dust jacket not price-clipped. Previous owner's name on inside front cover, under dj flap. Covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 252 pp.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

hardcover. Condición: Near Fine.

Cloth over Board. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is in very good condition with tight binding and clean text. There is a personal library stamp on first page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 4th. 252pp.; HB tan w/brwn.; some rub w/PONft.endpaper; clean,tight pgs. DJ gray w/white; some rub&tan w/wear on edgs. Two American fishing classics.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Please note minor crease to cover. Same / next day dispatch (Monday - Friday).

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Reprint Edition. VG/none, used hc, gold cloth binding with black text on spine, v-ix, 252pp. Interior clean no marks, binding tight. No wear to exterior, clean. Color illustrated dust jacket with white colored text on upper and black and white text on spine; edge wear with small chips, tears and missing pieces.…