Big Fish and Blue Water Peter Goadby 1972 1st US Ed Gamefishing Pacific HCDJ

by Peter Goadby

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First edition

Big Fish and Blue Water – Peter Goadby (Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1972, First US Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket) Overview Peter Goadby’s authoritative treatise on Pacific saltwater gamefishing, covering the pursuit of black marlin, broadbill swordfish, tuna, and pelagic shark species across Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Includes technical breakdowns of rigging, live-bait presentation, tackle maintenance, and oceanographic conditions. Key Assets First US edition (1972). ISBN: 0030912284. Original illustrated dust jacket preserved with unclipped $14.95 retail price. Richly illustrated with color plates, monochrome photography, and anatomical fish profile diagrams. Condition Details Grade: Very Good (VG) Cover / Jacket: Original dust jacket is clean and complete with vibrant blue ocean tones. Displays minor edge rubbing, faint toning along perimeter folds, and minor softening at spine tips. Blue cloth boards underneath are straight, unfaded, and clean. Spine / Binding: Firm, square spine with straight titles and sound, intact hinges. Text block remains tight and square. Interior: Pages are bright, crisp, and unmarked throughout. No writing, highlighting, bookplates, or remainder marks. Packaging & Shipping / Seller Note Every book is inspected carefully and described to the best of my knowledge. High-resolution photos are an essential part of the condition description—please review them closely. To protect the corners and spine during transit, all books are p

• Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
• Year: 1972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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