A couple more new books on spinning reels

For the collector of open face spinning reels there are two new Italian books written by Silvano Baraldi, the world’s foremost authority on Italian spinning reels. Both books are 6 x 8 ½ inch, with soft cover and spiral binding. 

Mulinelli da Pesca Italiani, Vol. 1V
Nettuno e Niagara
Edizione 2007

This book contains 98 pages of Nettuno reels with more than 100 color photos of reels. The book includes the company history and a value section in euro dollars. The Niagara section contains 48 pages with over 25 different reels with color photos of each reel, company history, and a value section in Euro dollars.

Mulinelli da Pesca Italiani, Vol. V
Spem, Simplex, e gli Altri Mulinelli   (other reels)
Edizione 2007

This book contains 23 pages of Spem reels, 18 different reels with color photo's of each reel, plus the company history and a value section in Euro dollars. Another section has 12 pages of Simplex reels with 10 different reels, color photos of each reel, and company history. It also includes a value section in Euro dollars. The book also includes a list of more than 110 Altri (other reels) with color photos of each reel, some history and a value section in euro dollars.

Although both books are written in Italian there is much information that can be gathered by collectors that can not read the language. The color photo's alone are worth the price of each book. Anyone with an interest in spinning reels or a general interest in reels should have these books. With a limited printing of these books they will be sold out fast!

The cost per book is $35.00 Euro plus $12.00 Euro for shipping to the US. Preferred payment is by Pay Pal. I would suggest that you contact Silvano for further information on ordering these books. His email address is bbaral@tin.it 

Books reviewed by Ben Wright - 4/24/08

Some new books for Reel Collectors

Italian writers have been busy this past year, writing books about various spinning reel manufacturers. The three books reviewed by noted spinning reel authority Ben Wright, will prove to be valuable aids to spinning reel collectors throughout the world.

THE REELSTOWN GUIDE TO ABU SPINNING REELS OF SWEDEN 

A COLLECTOR'S REFERENCE

BY: MARCO MALAVASI.........................

This outstanding new book is 6" X  8 3/4" soft cover. it is written in English and contains 360 pages with over 700 color photo's of ABU spinning reels and the history of ABU of Sweden.

This new book includes the Abu spinning reels from their start in 1950 to 1983, the last year spinning reels were manufactured in Sweden. It also includes photo's and details of super rare proto-type reels not seen by many collectors before. It also covers all the different versions of each reel including the Zebco Cardinals that were made by ABU. although this book does not include a value guide it is highly recommended for all collectors of ABU or anyone with a general interest in spinning reels.

The cost per book is 54.00 EURO plus 12.00 EURO for shipping to the USA. For ordering information please contact Mr. MALAVASI at oldfisherman56@tiscali.it  With a limited printing of 260 books with approx. 120 left this book will sell out fast. I would not wait long to order your copy !!

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The following new books are written by the worlds foremost authority on Italian spinning reels. Both books are both soft cover, 6' x 81/2" spiral bound.

MULINELLI DA PESCA ITALIANI, Vol. II - ZANGI - COPTES

Guida al Collezionismo delle Antiche Attrezzature da Pesca, Edizione 2007

By Silvano Baraldi

This book contains 124 pages of Zangi reels with over 115 different spinning reels listed with more than 125 color photo's of reels and including the company history and values on each reel in Euro Dollars.

The Coptes section contains 28 pages with over 25 different reels listed with color photo's of each reel including a list of values in Euro Dollars and the company history.

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MULINELLI DA PESCA ITALIANI, Vol. III - OFMER, RENOX  A. P. M.-AGAL

Guida al Collezionismo delle Antiche Attrezzature da Pesca, Edizione 2007

By Silvano Baraldi 

This book contains 110 pages of Ofmer reels with over 116 different reels listed with 120 color photo's of reels, a value section in Euro Dollars and the company History.

The Renox section contains 15 pages with 10 diff. reels listed, 20 color photo's of reels, a value section in Euro Dollars and the company History.

The A.P.M.-Agal section contains 26 pages with 24 diff. reels listed, more than 25 color photo's of reels with a value section in Euro Dollars and the history of the company.

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Although both the Baraldi books are written in Italian there is much information that can be gathered by spinning reels collectors that can not read the language. The color photo's alone are worth the price of each book. These books should be on the reference shelf of anyone with an interest in Italian spinning reels or anyone with a general interest in spinning reels.

Purchasers can order these books directly from Mr. Baraldi. The cost is $40.00 US plus $10.00 US for shipping by registered mail to the US. Preferred payment is by PayPal. Silvano Baraldi can be contacted at bbaral@tin.it With a limited printing of these books they will sell out fast, so do not wait to order a copy of each book.