Books

Methuen & Co London, 1930. 1st edn., 12mo, 257pp,  Red cloth cover,  A selection of nineteen essays some on fishing for salmon and trout and his hunting days in New Zealand, his later life in England and in the 47th Division in WW1. Slight foxing.  Spine has some sunning. Scarce. - Very Good.

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne  2001, 1st edn.  4to, Illust 240p. D/J A comprehensive collection of hints for freshwater and saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more by the editors of some of the leading fishing magazines. This book provides vital information on the selection of the appropriate tackle, gear, rigs and baits for each method of fishing,  Popular fish species are identified along with suggested rigs, and tactics.  Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and pictures complemented with over 300 colour and black and white photographs.    -Fine  

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne,  2001, 1st edn.  4to, Illust 240p. Soft Cover. A comprehensive collection of hints for freshwater and saltwater fishing, fly fishing and more by the editors of some of the leading fishing magazines. This book provides vital information on the selection of the appropriate tackle, gear, rigs and baits for each method of fishing,  Popular fish species are identified along with suggested rigs, and tactics.  Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of diagrams and pictures complemented with over 300 colour and black and white photographs.    -Fine                                                                              

Sterling Publishing New York, 1983, 2nd printing. 4to, Illust, 159pp. Soft Cover,   An advanced book on tools, the work area, major brands of equipment on the market, insect life, common difficulties and many tips and techniques. - Fine

Sterling Publishing New York. 1986 3rd printing. 4to. Illust. 159pp. Soft Cover.  An advanced book on tools, the work area, major brands of equipment on the market, insect life, common difficulties and many tips and techniques. - Fine

Fly Guide Exeter Tasmania, 2001, 8vo, Illust. 141PP, hardback cover.  Foreword by Rob Sloane,   A look at the changing face of fly fishing and in Australia, of multiple flies and drifting boats, of searching wind lanes and tree lined shores, of reading the wind and reaching the depths with new fly line technology.     -Fine.      

Kangaroo Press  Sydney, 1996 , 4to,  Illust.  96pp,.  Pictorial laminated board cover.  Watercolour sketch maps and colour photographs by the author, a retired naval officer with a passion for fly fishing.   This is a travellers companion with advice on preparation for the trip, travelling information, administration at the destination with accommodation, guides, facilities available, local regulations, the waters and flies to take with you.  Includes freshwater fishing in Manitoto region of New Zealand, the North East  of Victoria and saltwater fishing at Lizard Island off the North Queensland coast, Seven Spirit  Bay off the Coburg Peninsula,  in the Gulf of Carpentaria,  at el Questro off North Westen Australia, The Cocos Islands, Vanuatu and Madang New Guinea. Signed inscription by author. Cover has a chip. –Fine                                                                                    

 Kangaroo Press  Sydney, 1996 , 4to,  Illust.  96pp,.  Pictorial laminated board cover.  Watercolour sketch maps and colour photographs by the author, a retired naval officer with a passion for fly fishing.   This is a travellers companion with advice on preparation for the trip, travelling information, administration at the destination with accommodation, guides, facilities available, local regulations, the waters and flies to take with you.  Includes freshwater fishing in Manitoto region of New Zealand, the North East  of Victoria and saltwater fishing at Lizard Island off the North Queensland coast, Seven Spirit  Bay off the Coburg Peninsula,  in the Gulf of Carpentaria,  at el Questro off North Westen Australia, The Cocos Islands, Vanuatu and Madang New Guinea.  –Mint                                                                                                   

Simpson & Williams Ltd  Christchurch, 1943 1st edn, 8vo, illust, 255pp, 42 illustrations. D/J.   An autobiography embracing fifty years of early New Zealand fishing and outdoor pursuits. G E Mannering set out his life in book form when he was 81 years old---hence the title. Of his career in banking he is almost reticent, but his description of Canterbury in the last third of the 1800s is exemplary as are his observations on the various towns and cities where he was stationed. However, his sporting recollections are among the most interesting, as these cover riding, hunting, mountaineering, canoeing and 50 years of mainly fresh-water fishing. Rare with D/J.  The D/J has a removable protective plastic cover and several sections missing from the edges and some sunning to the spine. - Fine.

Angus and Robertson Sydney 1956, reprint, 8vo Illust 182p. D/J. Adventures In North Queensland with an aqualung and camera exploring the coral reefs and sea bed and observing the habits of marine animals. P/C. Previous owners name on fep. D/J small tears and rubbed. - Very Good