Vernon, Steven - "Antique Fishing Reels" Gary Howells This particular reel is one

This particular reel is one that he manufactured to show up and coming reel builders how to do the process

The reel features a 2:1 multiplier

Rod tube has a few dents in it but it has done its job well

Also comes with the original reel pouch with Robichaud's stamped impression

One for the Vom Hofe collector for sure

Vernon, Steven - "Antique Fishing Reels" Gary Howells This particular reel is oneVernon, Steven K. "Antique Fishing Reels" Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, PA, 1985. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good . First Edition. 192 pp. Book: top and bottom of spine slightly bumped, corners lightly rubbed. Dust jacket: chips, nicks and a few small tears. Size: 8vo over 7" 9" tall. This and many other books, catalogs, and ephemera come from the collection of Craig Lynch. More to come as well. see here!