G.E.M. Skues - First Edition Book Set

G.E.M. Skues - First Edition Book SetFor sale here is a set of first edition books by G E M Skues. All three are rare and hard to find first editions, two of which were originally in the Payne Gallway family library and are inscribed accordingly (the P Gs of British shooting and publishing fame). These are essential books for any angling library, and to find them in relatively good condition, with no splits or loose pages, only adds to the value. Since we originally listed these, with

Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition with minor end play

White witness dots for easy set-up

Payne-style grip with down-locking aluminum hardware and a walnut insert

but the hang tag itself is missing

Comes in mint condition pine presentation box with mint condition spare spool and reel oiler

Don't miss out added to this unique Young rod to your collection

The rod comes with the original bag and brass-capped and die-stamped aluminum tube

just minor wear

Spliced joints

bright guides

15" spool width

Another note of interest is an excerpt from his yearly report