A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD. By Everett Garrison and Hoagy B. Carmichael.

(1977) 1st edition reprint. Large 4to (218 x 284mm). Ppxx,296. Two colour plates, b/w photographs and illustrations. Green cloth, Garrison's facsimile signature in gilt to upper board, spine titled in gilt.

"By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well."