The Compleat Angler Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation.

Walton, Izaak

Published by The Caradoc Press, Chiswick, UK, 1905

About this Item

8vo. A beautiful 1905 Limited Edition of the most important Angling book ever written, in a lovely fine binding of three-quarter black morocco over artistic-paper covered boards. This exquisite piece is #134 of a limited printing of just 350 copies. The Compleat Angler was first published in 1653, but Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century and today it stands alone in all the works of fishing. [9], Frontis, [2], Title, [8], 155pp, Limitations, [8]. Handmade paper, with red headers, Limitations page in red ink. Raised bands to spine with titling and decor stamped in gilt. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Top edge gilt. Engraved frontis portrait of Walton with tissue guard. An exquisite fine binding of one of the most important sporting titles in history.

Seller Inventory # 17343

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Compleat Angler Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation.
• Publisher: The Caradoc Press, Chiswick, UK
• Publication Date: 1905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Thus.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Miscellaneous
  • Americana
  • Natural History
  • Sporting