Beginning in the mid to late 1800s, firms such as J.T. Buel, W.D. Chapman, and the Enterprise Manufacturing Company produced lures that rivaled their overseas counterparts both in quantity and quality. This book provides a written and visual history of these and many other American lure companies. Collectors will enjoy this complete history of several of America's earliest fishing lure manufacturers - prior to 1901. 2000 values.
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Beginning in the mid to late 1800s, firms such as J.T. Buel, W.D. Chapman, and the Enterprise Manufacturing Company produced lures that rivaled their overseas counterparts both in quantity and quality. This book provides a written and visual history of these and many other American lure companies. Collectors will enjoy this complete history of several of America's earliest fishing lure manufacturers - prior to 1901. 2000 values.
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Add this copy of 19th Century Fishing Lures to cart. $33.92, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Collector Books.
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Add this copy of 19th Century Fishing Lures: a Collectors Guide to U. S. to cart. $44.95, very good condition, Sold by Peninsula Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Traverse City, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collector Books.
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Near Fine. 157432165X. This beautifully illustrated book is filled with photos and descriptions of fishing lures made by U.S. manufacturers in the 19th century. Arranged by company, each illustrated lure is described and a current price is also given. Many companies and individuals have in-depth histories, and many lures have the patent illlustrations and additional information and illustrations from various company catalogs included. There is a company index and patent index in the rear as well as a short bibliography. This is truly a compendium of information. Original publisher's glossy pictorial color covers with white spine lettering. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The edition is not stated--probably a first edition.; Color & B& W Photos & Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 303 pages.
Add this copy of 19th Century Fishing Lures: a Collector's Guide to U.S. to cart. $73.58, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collector Books.
