For the outdoorsman … a 1941 first edition of “Virgin Water: Thirty-Five Years in Quest of the Squaretail Trout” by Leighton Brewer, published in New York by Coward-McCann. A richly written travelogue of North American brook trout waters, it captures decades of wilderness fishing across the Adirondacks, New England, and Canada with a blend of memoir, exploration, and thoughtful angling lore. Illustrated with photographs by Helen Brewer, it would make a special gift for anglers, naturalists, and collectors alike.
Our copy is bound in blue cloth with its original dust jacket designed by W. C. Anderson, protected by a removable plastic sleeve. The book shows light edge wear and a few small tears, but it remains a clean, tight, and well-preserved volume that would display handsomely in a gentleman’s study, library, or weekend cabin.
Size: 8-1/4” x 5-3/4” x 1-1/4”
Weight: 1 lb. 1.8 oz.
Condition notes: Very good vintage condition overall. Original dust jacket intact and protected in removable clear sleeve, showing light edge wear and small areas of loss at head and tail of spine. Rear panel has one short tear with associated crease at upper corner. Jacket retains its original $2.50 price on front flap and maintains strong color across front panel and spine.. Bound in blue cloth, showing light shelf wear at spine ends. Interior pages clean and evenly toned with no writing or staining. Binding firm, square, and secure with no separation at hinges. Other items in photos not included.
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