For those interesting in angling literature, here’s an interesting little tidbit that popped up while we were on the road yesterday – elite auction house Doyle is hosting an online auction of the damned impressive angling book (and art) collection of Jake Johnson (1930-2017) of Bozeman –
Doyle will auction an extensive collection of angling books assembled by Arnold “Jake” Johnson (1930-2017) of Bozeman, Montana. Property from this remarkable collection will offered in an ongoing series of live and online auctions. Comprising over 350 lots, the current offering of property from the collection is being presented in a timed online-only auction at Doyle.com.
The Collection of Arnold “Jake” Johnson offers a wide range of material, from rare works dating to the 18th century through finely produced recent publications. Fishing for trout, salmon and fly-fishing are well represented, as are deep sea and sport-fishing. Featured are copies of important titles with inscriptions or fine provenance, including books from the libraries of Dean Sage, Edward Sands Litchfield, Samuel B. Webb, C.R. Morphy, Bibliotheca Piscatoria Lynniana, and Robert Hoe. Also noteworthy are volumes signed by Zane Grey and other major anglers and artists. The sale offers books in a range of price points and presents an exciting opportunity to add to an established collection, form the foundation of a new collection, or find a unique gift for an angling enthusiast.
A true bibliophile, Johnson was an inveterate collector of rare items related to angling, travel, expeditions in India and Africa, English sporting and color-plate, 19th century big game hunting, and Western Americana. His collection comprises hundreds of rare books, hand-written accounts of hunting expeditions, striking examples of 19th century photographic travel albums, and elusive bibliographies and facsimiles of major works.
Details and item list here; note auction closes the 24th.
