Trout Flies 219

Print Author & Artist: Mary Orvis Marbury

Date: 1892

Style: Hand-Finished Chromolithographs

Paper Size: Approximately 23 x 17 cm 9 x 6 ¾ x inches

Condition: Very good to excellent. Minor imperfections may be present due to age. Please examine the image carefully and contact us with any questions. 

Wider Description Of The Collection:

These exceptionally rare, original and hand -finished chromolithographs are from 1892 Illustrating nearly 300 salmon, trout, lake, and bass fly patterns, these prints are highly sought-after. 

Mary Orvis Marbury, daughter of Orvis founder Charles F. Orvis, was a pioneering figure in American fly fishing and her book remains a landmark achievement. These prints showcase classic British and American patterns, from the Jock Scott and Thunder and Lightning to early dry flies and patterns from across North America. Each print is in very good condition, with minor imperfections commensurate with age.