1923 Abbey & Imbrie FISHING TACKLE CATALOG # 195, Rods+
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| Offering for sale: A really nice catalog of Fishing Tackle from ABBEY & IMBRIE of New York City from the 1923. The cover says “Fishing Tackle that’s Fit for Fishing” and is complete. It’s identified on the cover as “Catalog 195 — 1923″. Also according to the cover, the company was established in 1820 and had a New York City address of 97 Chambers St. This publication is 175 pages plus covers and trims at approximately 6 by 9 inches with originally-rounded outer corners. Inside the catalog is loaded with fishing tackle items covering all aspects of fishing accessories from rods and reels to lines, sinkers, tackle boxes and nets. There’s also a big selection of artificial baits and numerous other fishing products. Also, all aspects of fly fishing are well represented in the catalog and nearly everything is illustrated with either detailed line art drawings, steel engravings, or black & white photos. The cover has some mild surface wear and light usage soil with moderate wear at the base of the spine and some back cover separation along the spine fold. There are also two small stickers that were placed on the spine — perhaps for filing purposes — and the last page is a ruled page for notes and a couple of names have been pencilled in there (erasable if you desire). But overall the publication is in excellent shape (especially considering it’s 87 years old). The paper is pliable, not brittle and there are no musty or smoky odors. The inside is spotless with no tears, folds, markings (except as noted) or soil. There are no loose or missing pages and the binding is excellent. All in all a very fine example of an early Abbey & Imbrie fishing tackle catalog that would make a welcomed addition to any collection. PLEASE NOTE: My shipping estimate is based on sending this item via media mail which can sometimes take a while to arrive. If you prefer faster deliver, you can opt to change the shipping method (and related cost) on the auto-fill invoice form when the sale is complete. ALSO: I will be offering a variety of other EARLY Fishing catalogs over the next week or so. I can combine shipping costs if you purchase more than one item. | |
