Here’s a practical classic for outdoorspeople and collectors: Professional Guide’s Manual by George Leonard Herter. It was written for the North Star Guide Association and teaches real-world guiding know-how—from walleye tactics and bass on surface plugs to field dressing big game and reading the night sky.
Inside you’ll find clear line drawings, black-and-white photos, and technical diagrams. Photo-verified and ready to shelve, study, or gift.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Hardcover book
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Size: 9 × 6 × 1 inches
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Material: Hardcover; textured boards
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Color: Green boards with black stamping
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Year or Era:1971
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GENRE: Outdoor Skills, Hunting & Fishing Reference
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Language / Pages: English / 456 pages
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 1971
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Dust Jacket: None
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Black-and-white photos, line drawings, and step-by-step diagrams (see photos)
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Extras: Title page note “Written for North Star Guide Association”; Herter’s crest device with “Since 1893”; bold, readable layout
Condition
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Grade: Very Good
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Notes: Clean, solid copy. Light rubbing to board edges and corners; small bumps at spine ends; mild age-toning to text-block edges. Interior pages appear clean and legible with a firm binding. No writing or highlighting observed in photos. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author / Maker: George Leonard Herter
George Leonard Herter (Waseca, Minnesota) was an influential outdoorsman and retailer whose straightforward handbooks equipped generations of hunters, anglers, and guides with practical skills.
Ready to add a proven guide’s toolkit to your shelf?
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