FLY-FISHER'S PIE. By Joscelyn Lane, O.B.E., M.C.

1956 1st edition. 8vo (142 x 220mm). Pp160. B/w photograph plates. Binding B. Blue boards, spine titled in black.

"By ringing the changes on scientific, practical, reminiscent and philosophical matters, and contriving to do so without creating a patchwork effect, Colonel Lane has written a book that sooner or later must find its way to a permanent place in every angling library". Chapters include: Book lore; Mostly about the trout; Aquarium for one; The sea trout, rainbow and grayling; The mahseer; Flies - natural and unnatural; Odd hours at the vice; Weather wisdom; Precept and practice; Chasing hope.