Is This Book Rare ?

[mojjax]

I can't seem to find another one on the internet . It has no copyright date .

 

[Chessmen Trip]

Found this amazon page that has a title but that's about it, somehow it has attached the date as 1942.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rod-Line-Kashmir-plates/dp/B0017YSI16?tag=treasurenet01-20
Wish I could help more.

 

[Keith Jackson]

Based on the lack of data available about the book, it is probably safe to assume that it is somewhat rare. However, rare does not necessarily mean in demand.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Mojjax, YES, I would say the book is very rare.

I checked a few of my online sources (WorldCat, etc) and was not
able to find a single copy in library, anywhere.

1) Keep the book clean and dry

2) Start researching the author.

3) DO NOT sell it until you can establish a market value!

 

[cw0909]

“Civil and Military Gazette”, Lahore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_and_Military_Gazette

 

[DizzyDigger]

I should add here that rare or scarce does not always mean valuable. It means
that of the original printing, there are very few, if any, copies available in libraries
or on the retail market.

Condition is always critical with any book, and condition does not relate to age.
Condition is condition, period. I can see some foxing on the pages, and small
tears at the stapled binding. Do Not attempt to correct any of the condition
issues the book may have, as it will only devalue it.

The inscription on the title page shows it was given as a gift, but there is no
author signature there. This should not change the value considering the
scarceness of the book.

Are the illustrations in the book signed with credit to the artist? IE: who
illustrated it?

Also, the poem shown relates to fly fishing..is the book about fly fishing
in Kashmir?

All of these little things can add to the value, and that is where the experience
of a knowledgeable bookman comes in.

 

[DizzyDigger]

“Civil and Military Gazette”, Lahore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_and_Military_Gazette

This got me to thinking (with what brain cells I have remaining).....

It is very possible that the true, first printing of this title were
the authors weekly chapters carried in the Civil and Military Gazette.
The book itself is likely the collection all of the chapters, printed
in book form.

For the real zealous collectors, they would seek out the actual copies
of the Civil and Military Gazette where the chapters were first printed
as ongoing, weekly submissions.

If those original newspapers were not available, then this book may be
one of the few copies remaining.

The next item on the research list...Is the book desirable by collectors?

 

[WILTON]

Is this him?
https://books.google.com/books?id=Q...EIHDAA#v=onepage&q=Major R.H. Skinner&f=false
Page 152

Look at Rod and Reel company adverts and endorsements following WWII. Good luck.

 

[1637]

call the girl that is always on pawn stars tv show in las vegas. brad

 

[Muddyhandz]

No dice at the Library of Congress but when I punched in the publisher, I got a bunch of hits......

https://catalog.loc.gov/vwebv/search?searchArg1=civil+%27and%27+military+gazette&argType1=all&searchCode1=KPUB&searchType=2&combine2=and&searchArg2=&argType2=all&searchCode2=KPNC&combine3=and&searchArg3=&argType3=all&searchCode3=GKEY&year=1517-2017&fromYear=&toYear=&location=all&place=all&type=all&language=all&recCount=25

One may check into the British Library as well.

Looks pretty scarce!

 

[mojjax]

Here is another name in the book .
the book is about fly fishing and spinner fishing . It does not appear to be a collection articles , it has chapters like a regular book .

 

[mojjax]

I took a chance that Mr. Ludlow's first name was Frank and found this -
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...54Bydj_t1O_csG1US-bNug&bvm=bv.147448319,d.bGg

 

[mojjax]

I sent an email to Home - Rare Book Buyer.com - We Buy Old and Rare Books, Libraries, and Entire Estates. Immediate PaymentRare Book Buyer.com ? We Buy Old and Rare Books, Libraries, and Entire Estates. Immediate Payment describing the book .

don't worry , I just want their opinion . I won't Sell to them - I'm just Fishin .

 

[mojjax]

Rarebookbuyer never got back to me , so I sent an email with pictures to booksappraised.com .

Jim Beattie wrote back -

I can't find any record of this book either. Sorry.

 

[mojjax]

I just joined valuemystuff.com for free then I paid $15.00 for them to appraise my book . I doubt they'll find anything . They should get back to me in 48 hours .

I checked the British Library . They have a copy , I guess I have the other one .

 

[Chessmen Trip]

I just joined valuemystuff.com for free then I paid $15.00 for them to appraise my book . I doubt they'll find anything . They should get back to me in 48 hours .

I checked the British Library . They have a copy , I guess I have the other one .

Very interesting, I look forward to hearing what number they come up with.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

mojjax:

In your favor is the topic - fly fishing is a highly collectible subject. If it were published in 1942, you can bet there weren't many copies printed.

The gift inscription is unfortunate - unless it proves to be from the author. Then it's probably a push - some collector's like the author's signature (better than an inspection) and some don't.

Perhaps you can find a dealer who specializes in out of print fishing and fly fishing books. At this point, the most recent sale was probably from a dealer's catalog.

I hope you've caught a big one!

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo, CM

 

[mojjax]

I emailed images and info about the book to HERITAGE AUCTIONS last night , they wrote back today -

[h=1]Unfortunately, I can’t find any value information about this book on the current market, nor at auction.[/h]Sincerely,
Chad S. Reingold | Cataloguer, Rare Books

 

[mojjax]

Value My Stuff sent this E mail - (I paid $15.00 to them)

Dear Scott,

Thank you for the image and the information. I have uploaded everything to the website and I will assign the request to the valuer when he resumes work tomorrow.


Please email me if you have any questions in the meantime.


Kind regards,
Tania
for the Admin Team

 

[mojjax]

I emailed Skinner's Appraisal Services about the book , hmmmmm , the authors last name is SKINNER .