"Hardy's Anglers' Guide" 1930
$350
[383] pp.
Hardy Bros., Ltd
1924
52nd edition 1930
8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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With listings for rods, reels, flies, books and various other angling sundries.
In 1874 brothers William Hardy and John James Hardy started "Hardy Brothers" with the purchase of "Superior River and Sea Fishing Tackle" in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
In 1891 they patented and launched "the Perfect" fishing reel to complement the fishing lures they sold. It was successful and they received a royal warrant from King George V of the United Kingdom. They continued to create a variety of winning fishing reels, some of which had novelties including a complete bail arm and long casting reels.
In 1897 they opened a shop in London's Pall Mall that led to international expansion of their fishing rods, lures and guides still made by hand in England.