MARTIN J. KEANE. - Classic Rods and Rodmakers. [Inscribed & Signed by the Author. With Five Salmon Flies Dressed by H. S. "Pinky" Gillum Laid-in].

New York. Winchester Press. 1976. First Edition. 4to. (12 x 9). 246 pp. including index. Inscribed and signed by Martin J. Keane on the front end paper. Included with this copy are five hair-wing salmon flies dressed by H. S. "Pinky" Gillum [includes a facsimile letter of authentication in Mr. Keane's hand. Marty Keane devoted a full chapter in his book to rod maker H. S. Gillum].Color plates of rods. Black and white photos. Text illustrations. The preeminent book on fine bamboo rod construction by the leading rod makers. The late Marty Keane was one of the premier used fishing tackle dealers in the U. S. and was well-respected and admired by all who knew him. The book is bound in gray cloth with silver titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with slight edge wear.

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