The Compleat Angler (or Contemplative Man's Recreation)

Published by Printed by Henry Kent, London, 1759

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, in two parts, xxiv, 340 pages, [8], 10 engraved plates (including frontispiece), engravings in text throughout, initials friezes head and tail pieces, music (The Angler's Catch), inscriptions to endpapers compare this edition to previous ones (including notes with page references), inscription to lower pastedown "Algernon Percy", printed note and armorial bookplate to upper pastedown 'Edmund Ferrers' Seventh Edition , refurbished with original boards and label to spine, slight wear to boards, some marking and ghosting to occasional pages, tear to foredge page 263, good condition , full calf, raised bands to spine with blindstamped rules and gilt titles on label, gilt turn-ins, 12mo, 16.5 x 10 cms Hardback ISBN.

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Title
The Compleat Angler (or Contemplative Man's Recreation)
Author
Walton, Isaac, and Cotton, Charles Engraved by Moses Browne
Publisher
Printed by Henry Kent, London
Publication year
1759
Binding
Hardcover
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Walton, Isaac, and Cotton, Charles, The Compleat Angler (or Contemplative Man's Recreation), Algernon Percy, Edmund Ferrers, The Angler's Catch,

Keoghs Books

Skipton, United Kingdom

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Founded in 1985 by Joseph Keogh, Keogh's Books is based in Skipton, a market-town in North Yorkshire. After more than 30 years trading in Leeds and The Cotswolds, the business was passed on to Joseph's daughter, Carmel, who benefitted from a lifetime surrounded by books, as well as her father's many years of experience and expertise. Please contact 01756 691987 or info@keoghsbooks.com with any enquiries, or to arrange viewings.

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