Dry-Fly Beginnings by Dermont Wilson
1957. First Edition. 192 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication on reverse of half-title page. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers, pastedowns, and text block edges. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces. Notable stain to front board. Mild tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning. Faint markings overall. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has noticeable edge-wear with closed tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to jacket spine and edges. Faint black marks overall with mild tanning.