1990 1st edition. Thomas B. Reel Company. Plano, Texas. Ppviii,104. B/w photographs, illustrations. Edition limited to 750 numbered copies. Slight spotting to eps else very good in dust-wrapper.
Notes: "...U.S. Patents Class 43. Sub-Classes 18-26. 1854 to 1931". Contains numerous reproductions of patent drawings, as well as photgraphs of rods and equipment. Introduction and brief history of the fishing rod by the editor.