A handsome limited-edition reprint of Charles Phair’s classic Sporting & Angling work, Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Issued by The Premier Press (1985) in their Premier Collection, this oversized volume features blue leatherette boards with rich gilt decoration and all gilt page edges.

Illustrated from paintings by Ogden M. Pleissner and Robert Nisbet, plus photographs, drawings, and maps. Photo-verified, numbered copy—made to display and ready to enjoy.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Book (hardcover)
• Size: 12 × 9 × 1 in
• Material: Blue leatherette boards, gilt stamping, gilded page edges; marbled endpapers
• Color: Navy with gold gilt
• Origin or Maker: The Premier Press, Camden, South Carolina
• Year or Era: 1985
• GENRE: Sporting & Angling
• Language / Pages: English / 219 pages

Edition & Features  

• Edition/Printing: Premier Press limited edition; hand-numbered out of 3,000 (this copy No. 1171 as shown)
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Paintings by Ogden M. Pleissner & Robert Nisbet, plus photographs, drawings, and maps (see list of illustrations photo)
• Extras: Gilt page edges; raised bands-style spine; marbled endpapers; oversized format

Condition Grade: Very Good to Near Fine

Notes: Clean, bright boards with crisp gilt; corners and spine tips show only faint shelf rub; pages clean and tight; gilded edges bright; no writing or remainder marks observed. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author Charles Phair

Charles Phair’s Atlantic Salmon Fishing is a much-admired account of the sport; this Premier Press edition showcases the text with classic paintings by Ogden M. Pleissner and Robert Nisbet.

Display-worthy angling history—giftable for the fly fisher in your life.

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