Sometimes it’s not the subject matter of a book that peaks my interest as much as the design and typography. Who knew fishing could look this stylish?

This 1888 gem, Artificial Flies and How to make them, is available by consultation in our Rare Books and Special Collections reading rooom during their opening hours, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

Front cover of “Artificial flies and how to make them”

Title page of “Artificial flies and how to make them”

Page 5 of “Artificial flies and how to make them”