Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers.
The Compleat Angler Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers.
Harrap, 1931.
First edition illustrated by Rackham. This copy in the publisher's deluxe binding of full dark green leather, with gilt titles, spine vignette and blind stamped border. Top edge gilt. Pictorial endpapers showing silhouettes. Twelve colour plates under captioned tissue guards and numerous black and white drawings. A near fine copy of this charmingly illustrated version of Walton's angling classic. Clean and crisp with some occasional finger marks to margins.
Stock ID: 31861
Sold
We have sold this item, but similar items
may become available in the future