1924 ANTIQUE FISHES Ocean Fly FISH Sea Fishing Fishery

THE BOOK

OF

FISHES

This auction is for an original 1924 1ST EDITION! of "THE BOOK OF FISHES" as published by the National Geographic Society into this fine binding special edition. 

YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!!! It will be of interest and value to fishermen and layman alike because it presents an authoritative life story of the most important of the fishes to be found in American waters which are so vital a factor in the Nation's food supply. So rich are American coastal waters, rivers and bays in variety of fishes that to describe every known species would necessitate a dozen encyclopedic volumes, too costly for general ownership. Therefore, out of the great treasure of ichthyologic material gathered by the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, the chapters, photographic illustrations and COLOR PLATES!!! by HASHIME MURAYAMA for this volume has been selected, and the most famous fishes of the diverse regions of the country are described and pictured. The paintings from life of 92 SPECIES!!! of fishes offer means of easy identification of the fisherman's catch. These, together with the amazing biographies and life histories, derived from extensive scientific and practical study, comprise a book which will prove a welcomed addition to your natural history library.

Published in 1924, this book is in VERY GOOD CONDITION! for its age and especially to be 85 YEARS OLD!!! ALL PAGES ARE PRESENT!!! and tightly bound with no markings, other than a previous gift inscription on the front endpaper. The interior is tight, bright, and remarkably clean! It measures approximately 7" X 10" and is complete with 243 informative and impressive pages. You will be truly delighted with this book so...GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!