Here and There a Lusty Trout. Illustrated by V.H. Drummond. London: Faber & Faber, 1947. First Edition. Smooth red morocco over cloth boards, raised bands to spine, title lettered in gilt. A fine bright copy.

Bound with seven pages of handwritten correspondence from author to illustrator, many with example sketches giving ideas and instructions for illustrations and feedback on preliminary sketches for the same publication, plus 13 fishing flies displayed in a dropped case at rear. 

Gives a good coverage on nymphs, mayflies and dry flies. This book will be enjoyed and remembered for the authors’ personality, his way of seeing things and for its many useful tips and information on the behaviour of trout.

The book is dedicated “To my brother, ‘Willow’ in Game and Gun and in The Country Sportsman, my mentor for forty years”. This refers to the Rev. Edward Powell who frequently mentioned his fishing companion, Tom, in his articles in Fishing Gazette and Game and Gun.   

A unique copy.