Bodio, Stephen - The Art of Shooting Flying 9'2" Some of the wraps have

Some of the wraps have a "frosting" effect but this is only cosmetic as none of the silks are loose or cracking

The up-locking reel seat over an African mahogany spacer could stand to be cleaned but remains in fine condition void of major scratches or dents save a minor scratch on the backside of the spacer

Stitching solid and original throughout

According to Maurer's catalog

For sale here is a George Maurer bamboo rod

Bodio, Stephen - The Art of Shooting Flying 9'2" Some of the wraps haveGSJ Press, South Hamilton, MA Lyme, NH, 1988. Hardcover. Book Condition: Like new. 1st Edition. Two volume set; gilt stamped red cloth; 4to; 414pp; illustrated with color photographic endpapers, color photographs plus reproductions after paintings, etchings and drawings; gilt stamped gray linen slipcase. Volume 1 "THE WRITINGS" is a collection of gunning stories by Markland, Forester, Spiller, G. B. Evans, Waterman, McGuane, et al. The 2nd volume,