The Compleat Angler, or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation
WALTON, Izaak (author); RACKHAM, Arthur (illustrations)
Language: English
Published by David McKay Co [c.1931], Philadelphia, 1931
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA)
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Additional (2nd) subtitle: 'Being a Discourse of Rivers Fishponds Fish and Fishing not unworthy the Perusal of most Anglers.' --- Read and admired since first written in 1653, fishing, fishing lore and philosophy co-exist in Izaak Walton's cherished work. With 12 captioned, tissue guarded color plates and black & white illustrations by Arthur Rackham. An undated copy, possibly a first US edition (1931). --- In full green cloth-covered boards with stylized image of a fish to cover, alongside titling, both in gilt. Spine with another stylized image of a fish and titling, both also in gilt. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With dulling to cover & spine gilding (more noticeable on spine), some age-toning & darkening to cover extremities, else a well-preserved, sound copy. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; [4], 5-224 pages.
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- Title
- The Compleat Angler, or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation
- Author
- WALTON, Izaak (author); RACKHAM, Arthur (illustrations)
- Publisher
- David McKay Co [c.1931], Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1931
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0517177838
- ISBN 13
- 9780517177839
- Series
- Book 1 of 10: Classic British Angling Library
- Seller catalogs
- >>Outdoor Pursuits & Recreation, >>Philosophy/Psychology/Thought
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