The Compleat Angler: or, Contemplative Man's Recreation. In Two Parts: I. Being a Discourse of Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, Fish, and Fishing. II. Instructions how to angle for a Trout or Grayling in a clear Stream. With Draughts of all the Fish; ornamented with a Number of Copper Plates. Notes by Moses Brown. With the Laws that concern Angling. And an appendix which shews the proper Rivers, Haunts, Baits and Seasons and Hours of biting: General Directions &c. for every Fish that is to be angled for. With short Rules relating to Tackle, Baits, several Ways of Angling, and Weather proper and improper for the Sport. xxiv, 340(8)pp. +9ff. 7th edition of Walton, 3rd of Cotton, 2nd of Browne. Published in 1759 by Henry Kent. "Instructions how to angle" hs its own title and frontispiece. The nine copper plates are signed by H. Burgh. Neatly rebacked in contemporary speckled calf boards. Some small cracks down the spine and superficial wear to hinges. Morocco title label and gilt titling is very clear and bright, as is the gilt decoration around the 5 raised bands. Some wear to the corners of the boards and the gilt that decorates the edges of the boards. Some marginal damage inn the form of a small tear at both the upper and lower right corners of the spine. Structurally a tight, strong volume. Red ownership monogram in upper right corner of title page. Some almost negligible worm damage from the frontispiece through to page 11, mostly a very small hole or slit that only slightly obscures just a word or two of the text. Like just a small needle hole to the frontispiece and full title page. All text and illustrations clear and in good condition. A very good, pleasing copy of a wonderful and seminal book. Seller Inventory #002672.

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Title: The Compleat Angler: or, Contemplative Man's Recreation
Publisher: Henry Kent, London
Publication Date: 1759
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 5th or later Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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A small specialist bookseller with a passion for all aspects of the countryside, from farming to natural history, field sports and forestry. Particular fascination with all things to do with the history of the countryside. In searching for countryside gems, I often come across books wholly unrelated to my specialism and am always looking for great homes for these books. We are based in the Derbyshire Peak District and can source specialist books from this area. We also specialise in finding special books for gifts. So, if he special person in your life, or someone you would like to say thank you, has a particular interest and you have a budget, we can find a special book that means something to them. If they love birds and live in Kent, we will find something for you. If their passion is dairy cows, then we can find a book that tells the story of dairy farming in Britain. Working to a budget, we might be able to source a First Edition 'Origin of Species' (a big budget) or the biography of a pioneer in farming, natural history or field sports (a more modest budget). Because we know about books and are well networked, we can make an individual present special and meaningful.

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