Rare collectible fishing book "The Book of the Tarpon" written by A.W. Dimock and dated 1911. A.W. Dimock (1842-1918) was a successful businessman. After an astonishing career on Wall Street as a financier, he pioneered the modern sport of tarpon fishing. An author of books of fiction for boys and a writer of non-fiction articles about outdoor life and nature subjects such as Tarpon fishing in Florida, wintering in upper Quebec, and the life of a lumberjack. Signed by the author. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs by the author's son Julian Dimock. Published by Outing Publishing Company. New York, 1911. In antique condition, with foxing to the pages due to the age. Some wear to the spine and hardcover. Gilt pages at top. Please refer to the photos for more details. The book measures approximately 8.5x5.8 inches. All items are “AS IS” condition. Please, see the photos carefully and ask questions, if you have any, before bidding.

About this Item

DATE

1911

PUBLISHER

New York, New York: Outing Publishing Company

DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL

Height: 22 cm.; Width: 15 cm.; Depth: 3 cm.

SUMMARY

Blue linen-grain cloth. Gold stamping and black and white photograph onlay on front. Gold stamping on spine. No decoration on back. Top gilt.

Book topics: Tarpon; Fishing.