A handsome vintage fishing book for trout anglers, Robert Traver readers, and lovers of outdoor writing, Trout Madness is a 1984 hardcover reprint with dust jacket from Peregrine Smith Books / Gibbs M. Smith, Inc.
It has the kind of quiet shelf presence that works beautifully in a study, cabin, lodge, or story-rich home library, with a clean cream jacket, blue lettering, and a classic trout illustration on the front.
This copy is photo-verified and appears to be a later reprint of the 1960 edition, with the title page and copyright page shown in the photos. The actual book shown is the one you will receive.
Key Features
Title: Trout Madness
Author: Robert Traver
Publication Year: 1984
Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith, Inc. / Peregrine Smith Books, Salt Lake City
Genre: Fishing essays / outdoor writing / sporting literature
Edition: Reprint of the 1960 edition
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Condition: Very Good
Special Attributes: Dust jacket present; cream cloth boards; illustrated jacket
Pages: 178 pages
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5 x 6 x 1 inches
Color: Cream, blue, and muted natural tones
Style / Use: Angling collectible, fishing gift, cabin decor, outdoor library book
Condition Grade: Good — light wear; minor flaws
Positives:
- Dust jacket present and front cover displays very well
- Hardcover boards look clean and solid
- Interior pages shown appear clean, bright, and easy to read
- Title page, copyright page, and later text pages are clearly shown
- Nice shelf presence for a fishing, sporting, or cabin library collection
Issues / Wear:
- Light rubbing and shelf wear to the dust jacket
- Minor edge wear at jacket corners and spine ends
- A few light scuffs/marks visible on the back of the dust jacket
- Mild age toning visible to the jacket and page edges
- Slight handling wear visible from age and storage
- No writing, torn pages, or major damage is visible in the photos, but only the pictured pages are photo-verified
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Why It Matters
Robert Traver has a lasting place in American fishing and outdoor writing, and Trout Madness is exactly the kind of book anglers and sporting-book collectors like to keep close at hand. It has reading value, gift appeal, and that calm, classic look that fits naturally on a cabin shelf or in a thoughtfully built home library.
This is a strong choice for someone looking for the right copy to read, display, or give.
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions
