Stockwell, Glenn - "Fly Reels of the House of Hardy" 9' These marks are very shallow

These marks are very shallow in the ebonite and are not visible unless you have the reel at the correct angle in a light source

lighter yet if a line can be found

The reel foot measures 2 7/16"

Original bag and tube

Stockwell, Glenn - "Fly Reels of the House of Hardy" 9' These marks are very shallowA & C Black. London. 1978 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxii,58. Color frontispiece, b w photographs & illustrations. Cream cloth, brown spine titles. Like new condition. The "full range [of reels] from Perfecta to Hydra is fully described and illustrated with notes on rarity, dating and finding". Thorough account of Hardy reels, their development and production, with something of the history of Hardy's too. Useful section on care of reels for