HISTORY

50 YEARS OF JAMES HEDDON'S SONS FISHING TACKLE CATALOGS

HEDDON CATALOGS: 1902-1953

Clyde A. Harbin, Sr -- "The Bassman"

Russell E. Lewis

A VALUABLE BOOK for all HEDDON LURE COLLECTORS.

Heddon lures are the most popular lures to collect. Heddon catalogs provide the most complete record available to collectors regarding what lures they might seek for their collections. This book contains a sampling of the most significant catalogs produced by Heddon from 1902-1953. Collectors will enjoy the nostalgia of the times, be able to observe the evolution of Heddon's lures and marketing, and utilize the color chart and lure listings provided to grow and identify their own collections. An excellent historical guide of 254 pages with superb examples of Heddon Fish Lure and tackle catalogs covering a 50 year period from 1902 to 1953. This book is a wonderful reference guide for lure collectors. Each lure made and offered by Heddon is fully illustrated and described. Collectors will have full details of antique and collectible lures at their fingertips. The authors have listed price values for catalogs, and most bring handsome prices on today's collector market! This book is a wonderful substitute for all antique lure collectors who love to brouse through advertising items, but can not afford the prices these old catalogs command. The catalogs shown in this book are all nicely illustrated, from the earliest years on to the 1950s. Page-after-page of super color illustrations -- just as they were 80 to 100 years ago! This is a dandy book for all interested in fishing, lure collecting and early 20th century recreational life. Don't miss the opportunity to add this to your library! Note: Antique lure dealers will find this a valuable guide book in their day-to-day operations.

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