19th Century Fishing Lures; A Collector's guide to U.S. Lures Prior to 1901, by Alan Carter. 304 Pages. Clothbound. Anyone interested in fishing collectibles is going to love this book. It is filled with antique fishing lures - all at least a hundred years old - each one listed with an informative description, color picture, and current market value. It features lures from a wide variety of manufacturers such as Julio T. Buel (the designated founding father), Riley Haskell, John Pepper & Sons, etc., and includes a brief history of each. Also included is a brief history of the Patent Office, patent drawings, company index, bibliography, and much more. This book is not only a valuable collectors item- it helps the reader better understand the beginnings of the lure industry and provides an appreciation of the craftsmanship and beauty found in these old lures. $29.95 (BK-0854)