Epic Winter Sporting Auction - Guns, Knives, Lures, Relics
Lot 224:
Vintage Fishing Manuals & Guides Collection
Description
A collection of vintage fishing information manuals, guides, and a registration certificate. Included are publications from notable brands such as Garcia, Mitchell, Herter’s, Pflueger, and Shakespeare, alongside general fishing guides. Highlights include Garcia fishing tackle booklets, spinning instruction manuals, and literature on Mitchell spinning reels. Subject matter ranges from care and use instructions to technical details on spinning reels and lures. The materials are largely paper-based, with print features reflecting mid-20th-century fishing equipment and techniques. This lot offers a historical glimpse into the evolution of fishing gear and its promotion.
CONDITION: The manuals and guides exhibit visible wear consistent with age and use, including creasing, surface stains, and edge wear. Some items show light discoloration and handling marks. Text remains legible throughout, and the illustrations and diagrams maintain their clarity. No significant tears or losses observed, but minor fraying is present on exposed edges of some pieces. Overall, the collection is in fair condition relative to its vintage nature.
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