The Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton

Izaak Walton Edited by John Major

Published by J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1881

About this Item

J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, 1881. Limited Edition De Luxe. No. 61 of 250 copies. Bound in 3/4 leather and marbled paper over thick boards. Raised bands and gilt decoration to spine. Marbled end papers and edges. Profusely illustrated by engravings and plates. 445 pages. Front cover detached. Some dryness, cracking and chipping to leather. Pages remain clean for the most part, and free from foxing. Interior Very Good+ condition. Embossed name and signature of James I. Fowler of Jamestown, NY. Interesting tipped-in news clipping from the year of publication listing every known edition of this beloved treatise on fishing, from 1653 through 1881, compiled by Mr. Thomas Satchell of London. A total of 98 editions!

Seller Inventory # 000957

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Angler; or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton
• Publisher: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1881
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Engravings
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 5 pounds