TROUT Ernest Schwiebert SIGNED 1st Edition 1st Printing 1978 2-Vol Set Slipcase
$399 · Offered by eBay
First edition · Signed
The set is a rare find from the 1970s, showcasing the author's passion for the topic of fishing and the beauty of trout. This is a highly collectible, investment-grade copy of Ernest Schwiebert’s monumental masterpiece, Trout. This is the complete, definitive two-volume reference set published by E.P. Dutton in 1978. Edition & Condition Details: True First Edition / First Printing: Confirmed by the "First Edition" statement and the complete 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line on the copyright page. Dual Inscriptions: Volume I features a charming, contemporary holiday gift inscription dated Christmas 1978. Also, author Ernest Schwiebert left a fantastic, full-page personal inscription in his iconic, architectural hand. He playfully references the gift text above it, writing a brilliant note about "winter-fire reading" and "fishing problems solved," signed with his full signature. This is a premier centerpiece for any serious fly-fishing library or antiquarian sporting book collection. Spines: The brown cloth spines are clean, sturdy, and the silver/gold lettering remains highly legible and bright with minimal fading. Slipcase Wear: The original cardboard slipcase is intact and structurally sound, but shows light shelf wear, minor corner bumping, and a few small scuffs/surface marks (as visible on the top edge and back panel). The original publisher reused ISBN 0525930515 for later printings. This specific set is the true 1978 First Edition, First Printing, as verified by the full
- Publisher: E.P. Dutton
- Year: 1978
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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