The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man's Recreation (Edited by John Major). Bound with The Practical Fly-Fisher, More Particularly for Grayling or Umber

Izaak Walton & Charles Cotton; John Jackson

Published by John C. Nimmo, London, 1889

About this Item

Two volumes bound within this book. Vol 1 (in two Parts): The Complete Angler, 445pp + xv - containing six original etchings, two tissue guarded portraits and 74 wood engravings. Vol 2: The Practical Fly-Fisher by John Jackson, 16pp with 10 plates, coloured by hand, representing 120 flies, natural and artificial. Green cloth covered boards with top edge gilt. Gilt motif of a fish on the face and two similar on spine. Gilt lettering on spine together with publication date. Black end papers. Title pages printed in red and black. Gift inscription dated 1889 on first title page. Another previous owner's signature on ffep (Mr Butler of the ancient Wiltshire village of Lacock, Wiltshire). Some dirt marks to front cover, general edge wear, including spine joints and corners; rubbing to top and tail of spine. Rough cut fore edge with a tiny loss from corner of pp147/8 and edge of 305/6. Altogether a special angling classic in excellent overall condition.

Seller Inventory # 000671

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man's Recreation (Edited by John Major). Bound with The Practical Fly-Fisher, More Particularly for Grayling or Umber
• Publisher: John C. Nimmo, London
• Publication Date: 1889
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket