I guess I have about 600 books on Fly Fishing and Fly Tying. I have a good
number inscribed to me. I have been told that that lowers the value. In some
cases I have photos of the author signing the book. I have put these photos in
the book. I am not worried about what the books are worth at this time but
there might be a time when I will need to let them go.
Tony
--- On Sun, 1/3/10, the smith's <aflyt...@comcast.net> wrote:
From: the smith's <aflyt...@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010, 12:19 AM
There will be a string of numbers in sequence near
the bottom of the page. so if it were the number two it indicates a second
printing. first printings will have the number one in the string of numbers.
keep your books out of direct sun light, room temp around 72 degrees and
humidity in the low 50s. put them up right and never pack them in tight as
this will cause the boards (covers) to warp. If the book hangs over the edge of
the shelf lay it flat so there is no over hang.
Martink's books are very collectable just lay them
flat.
An inscribed book seems to have more value because
the person was present when it was signed or was a person known to the author
and he/she took more time to personalize the book.
many times a signed book can be bought from a book
dealer. Something I have seen several times, and have one by Steve Raymond
is a signed paste in card with the authors signature on it.
For me to paste into his book! To me that is
the height of laziness. Many of my books are inscribed to
Diane. I had them done that way as I expected her to out live me.
She passed away five years ago from ovarian cancer. The only time the to
will really increase the price is when the book is inscribed to someone more or
less famous.
Chuck is right about the dust jackets. Some
collectors go to the extreme of storing them separate and
flattened.
Any sunlight will cause fading over time even
indirect light, so pick your site for your bookcases with care.
Gary S.
From: Pacres
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 12:40
AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly
Fishing Books
Gary,
I recently picked up a copy of John Gierach's Signs of Life (signed), and
a few other hard to find books. From what I can tell, this is a first
edition (not sure how to find out about first printing). Anyhow just
wondering
for book, how do you store them if they are worth a few bucks?
What about self published books like Mike Martinek's 2 volumes of
streamer patterns or some of the local fishing clubs booklets etc? I really
just buy what I like, but always try to find signed copies.
I'm also curious to know why a copy that is inscribed worth more
than one just simply signed. Curious because I though it may have been the
opposite and also that most of my signed book are inscribed, but mostly to
other people.
Darren
On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 12:26 AM, Chuck Alexander <chuckalexan...@hughes.net>
wrote:
Gary: You got that right about Amazon seller
(some of them) and grading books. I have sold books for 25 years from flea
markets, yard sales, to Amazon, to Abe books, to half.com. And I always try
to list mine one
condition BELOW what it actually is, so that the customer will probably be
happy.On the other hand, I have ordered books that sellers have graded as
"Very good condition" and I get the book, and I would not even list is as
"Acceptable". Pages torn, loose, or missing, writing in the
book. Binding falling apart. Water stains (that REALLY makes me mad
when ppl omit those). And, like you said, the tobacco smoke.. Most all my
customers ask me about that. The closest I've ever come to getting rid of
it
is to seal the book in a gallon zip lock bag and put in a cpl scented
dryer sheets. and leave them in the bag a few days. But I also put paper
towels between the book's covers and the dryer sheets so any moisture from
the sheets don't stain the cover or dust jacket. Oh, that's another one.
ppl
not listing missing dust jackets. Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: the smith's
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010
10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly
Fishing Books
Mel
Yes paid $150 for it . you make a good
point. Technically they are first editions. but, most
collectors want first printings. There are allot of fly fishing
books offered on eBay by sellers with no idea has how to describe the
condition of their book. One of the first questions to ask the
seller is if the book comes from a smoke free home. It is near impossible
to remove the smell of tobacco smoke or mildew from a
book.
Some of my favorite living writers are Nick
Lyons, James Babb, Jerry Dennis, John Gierach and William Tapply whom
just
passed on not long ago.
GaryS
fight crime...shoot back
----- Original Message -----
From: mel hocken
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010
10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition
Fly Fishing Books
Gary
Some good info. I
would like to add that newer books may be listed as first edition but
when you look at the print code you find the book to be a 2nd 3rd or
even higher printing. These are not considered a true first edition. So
if you are buying a book be sure to do your research before paying
premium prices for a book which someone says is a first
edition.
I have about 400 books
in my library. Most are first editions and many of the newer ones are
signed. There are some great modern writers that I thoroughly enjoy. If
anyone is looking for some great off season reading I highly recommend
W.D. Wetherells three books. Gary is the 1992 book you are refering to
Starlight Creek Angling Society?
Regards
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: the smith's
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Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010
11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition
Fly Fishing Books
I don't know if Jimmy D. got an answer to
his questions about first editions from one of the other sites he is
on.
First let me start by saying I have been
a book collector of fly fishing books for close to 30 years and have
acquired over 1300 different titles. which are insured for
$35,000.
first jimmy's books then some pointers of
collecting.
Just Fishing 1st edition is 1932 by Penn
Publishing. Knopf bought the rights to the book and list it as their
first edition. the true first ed is 1932
Trout Magic 1st ed 1974 if in very good
condition with dust jacket without any major
tears. $40-$50
Fishless Days Angling Nights 1971
again the DJ is always important. $40-$50
Fly rod Trouting $20-$30
Art Flicks master Fly-tying guide HB with
DJ $50-$60
Soft cover books very very rarely go up
in value.
Dust jackets are an important part of the
book, sometimes giving clues as to which printing.
Before the numbering system that you now
find, it may be the only clue as to a first or second
printing.
Exlib books have very little value.
Even limited editions lose value because of the stamps and gluing of
covers adding the decimal system numbers to the spine
etc.
Signed books have more value than none
signed and inscribed to someone even more.
Age has little to do with value. I
have books form the late 1800s that can be gotten today for
$20.00. My book with the highest value was published in1992 it
is one of 150 copies.
Buying books as an investment is a
very bad idea. Buy the writers you like to read and collect their
works.
Gary S
fight crime...shoot back
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck
Alexander
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29,
2009 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] First
Edition Fly Fishing Books
I have a first edition (with full
number line) 1987 edition of "Fly-Tying Methods" by Darrel Martin
that somebody can "steal from me for only $25 shipping INCLUDED...
You can check the price range of this book on any site on the
net. It's in "Like New" condition with no writing, missing, loose,
or torn pages. hard cover with the binding tight and intact etc...
Email me OFFlist at chuckalexcan...@hughes.net Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: Jimmy D. Moore
To: Virtual Fly
Box ; Fly
Fishing World ; Hill Country Fly Fishers
Sent: Tuesday, December 29,
2009 5:02 PM
Subject: [VFB] First Edition
Fly Fishing Books
I've
never given any thought to collecting First Editions of Fly
Fishing books.
but after reading Jerry's post, I decided to go
over my books this afternoon.
I was surprised to find that I
have 17 first editions, all from distinguished fly
fishing
authors/fishermen.I still have 50 or so books to check, but
this'll do
for now.
While I'm not interested in selling
any of them at the present, I'd like to have
a 'ball park"
figure of what you think they might be worth. Would I be
able
to use an informal $ appraisal for insurance purposes?
I have my guns and
Classic Golf Clubs insured, so why not
my books.
You can do this on List for I'm sure there
are others who would like
to know
also.
Thanks,
JIMMY D
My First
Editions
Trout Madness - Robert Traver, 1992, Northmont
Publishing
Fishing W/ Ray Bergman 1970, Alfred Knopf
Fly Rod
Trouting - Ed Shenk, 1989 Stackpole Books
Flick's New
Streamside guide, 1969 Crown Publishing
Art Flick's Master Fly
Tying Guide, 1972 Crown Publishing
Fishless Days, Angling
Nights - Alfred Miller, (Sparse Grey Hackle) Crown 1971
Royal
Coachman - Paul Schullery, 1999
Prospecting for Trout - Tim
Rosenbauer 1993
Trout Magic- Robert Traver, 1974 Crown
Trout
Hunting - Frank Woolner 1977 Winchester Press
Misadventures of
a Fisherman - Jack hemingway, 1986 Taylor Publishing (
autographed
copy)
Tying Dry Flies - Lefty kreh, 1998 Crown
Publishing
Tricks that Take Fish - Howard Blaisdell 1954 H.
Holt & Co.
The Longest Silence - Thomas McGuane, Knopf
1999
Just Fishing - Ray Bergman, 1945 Knopf
Western Trout
Fly Tying Manual - Jack Dennis, Snake River Books
1974
Mastering the Art of Fly tying - Richard Talleur,1979,
Stackpole Books
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