WALTON, Izaak, The Compleat Angler; or The Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the Perusal of Anglers
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WALTON, Izaak, The Compleat Angler; or The Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the Perusal of Anglers Illustrated by Gorsline, Douglas W. New York, The Limited Editions Club. 1948. Hardcover slipcase. 9" x 13". This book was first published in 1653 by Richard Marriot in London. Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century. This is a classic work on art and joys of fishing in prose and verse, prominently collected amidst anglers and fishing enthusiasts. Complete with multiple black and white illustrations throughout of various types of fish, illustrations of men fishing by a lake, vying for women's attention, landscapes, amongst a variety of other images. Very good condition, some light staining to some pages, but overall, pages, text, and images are crisp and clear with minor wear and fading to edges of slipcase.Item #18555
Price: $650.00
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