The History of the Tuna Club 1898-1998 Author: Farrior, Michael L. Place: Santa Catalina Island Publisher: Tuna Club Foundation Date: 2004 Description: 210 pp. Illustrated throughout, much in color. (4to) navy cloth, opaque sleeve with printing of Santa Catalina Island. Michael Farrior's beautiful and significant book is a fascinating history of the world's first and foremost big-game fishing organization. Within the history of the Tuna Club is the history of sportfishing itself. Founded in the late 19th century by naturalist and author Charles Frederick Holder, the club was the first to adopt "sporting tackle." It's early members were among the first saltwater angling enthusiasts and they were anxious to pit themselves against new and worthy undersea adversaries. After countless early failures came the first successes: the first giant tuna captured on rod and reel, then the first marlin and finally the first broadbill swordfish. Lot Amendments Condition: Fine. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 330814
The History of the Tuna Club 1898-1998 Author: Farrior, Michael L. Place: Santa Catalina Island Publisher: Tuna Club Foundation Date: 2004 Description: 210 pp. Illustrated throughout, much in color. (4to) navy cloth, opaque sleeve with printing of Santa Catalina Island. Michael Farrior's beautiful and significant book is a fascinating history of the world's first and foremost big-game fishing organization. Within the history of the Tuna Club is the history of sportfishing itself. Founded in the late 19th century by naturalist and author Charles Frederick Holder, the club was the first to adopt "sporting tackle." It's early members were among the first saltwater angling enthusiasts and they were anxious to pit themselves against new and worthy undersea adversaries. After countless early failures came the first successes: the first giant tuna captured on rod and reel, then the first marlin and finally the first broadbill swordfish. Lot Amendments Condition: Fine. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 330814
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