With an introduction by Raymond R. Camp, this 1954 (first edition) of 48 pages includes color plates (from paintings by G. Don Ray) and simple recipes for the most common trout flies, basic instructions, and is a lovely illustration of the basics of fly tying sure to be appreciated by any beginning tier who will appreciate this look at the origins of fly tying, – or will be  a perfect gift for an “expert” tier who might remember this book from his or her first forays into fly tying.