Published by Pan Macmillan, 1988
ISBN 10: 033029072X ISBN 13: 9780330290722
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Published by Arrow (A Division of Random House Group), 1986
ISBN 10: 0434753319 ISBN 13: 9780434753314
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
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Published by Picador / Heinemann. London. 1985., 1985
ISBN 10: 033029072X ISBN 13: 9780330290722
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
(Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edition. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Ppxiv,460+2pp ads. B/w illustrations. Some use - good. "David Profumo and Graham Swift have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual anthology: taken from literature through the ages, from erotic writing to religious sermons, from the Bible and Homer to John Buchan and George Orwell, consistently interesting and diverting." A great read and a useful taster for angling literature as well as that of other genres which touch on the subject. This paperback was published a year earlier than the hardback edition. .
Published by Picador / Heinemann. London. 1985., 1985
ISBN 10: 033029072X ISBN 13: 9780330290722
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition
Condition: new. (Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edition - reissue with new cover. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 193mm). Ppxiv,460+2pp ads. B/w illustrations. Some use - good only. "David Profumo and Graham Swift have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual anthology: taken from literature through the ages, from erotic writing to religious sermons, from the Bible and Homer to John Buchan and George Orwell, consistently interesting and diverting." A great read and a useful taster for angling literature as well as that of other genres which touch on the subject. This reissue of the paperback edition (same date and ISBN) has a new cover design and is slightly smaller than the original issue, and is priced £5.95 rather than £4.95. The paperback edition pre-dates the hardback. .
Published by Heinemann. London. 1986., 1986
ISBN 10: 0434753319 ISBN 13: 9780434753314
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
(Hardcover, 1986). (1985) 1986 2nd (1st hardback) edition. Large 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,460. B/w illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in silver. Browning to edges as usual, slight soiling to edges and end-papers, else very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. "David Profumo and Graham Swift have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual anthology: taken from literature through the ages, from erotic writing to religious sermons, from the Bible and Homer to John Buchan and George Orwell, consistently interesting and diverting." A great read and a useful taster for angling literature as well as that of other genres which touch on the subject. .
Published by Scribner. London. 2021., 2021
ISBN 10: 1471186555 ISBN 13: 9781471186554
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
(Hardcover, 2021). 2021 1st edition. 8vo hardback (157 x 241mm). Ppx,454. Not illustrated, lime end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight tanning else very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. Not signed. ".a towering work that will be ranked among the greatest literature ever written on the sport of angling." (Keith Elliott). "The Lightning Thread is a delicious account of a lifetime spent among interesting fish, people and places by a compulsive angler who seems to have forgotten nothing. Unimaginable that any fisherman could put it down." (Tom McGuane). Chapters include: Wittgenstein's cornflakes; The House of Tongue; Of small fry; The airman and the admiral; Of Walton and other writers; Borderland; Of nothing; Hinterland; Of monsters; The chalk spider; Of collecting; The lightning thread; Of gillies and guidelines; Below the salt; Of eating and drinking; The Mojito Coast; Of weather and superstition; Creatures of light; Of paradise; The trout don't rise in Green Wood cemeterary; Bibliography. .
Published by Heinemann. London. 1986., 1986
ISBN 10: 0434753319 ISBN 13: 9780434753314
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
(Hardcover, 1986). (1985) 1986 2nd (1st hardback) edition. Large 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,460. B/w illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in silver. Various minor faults but good-plus in used, spine-faded dust-wrapper. "David Profumo and Graham Swift have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual anthology: taken from literature through the ages, from erotic writing to religious sermons, from the Bible and Homer to John Buchan and George Orwell, consistently interesting and diverting." A great read and a useful taster for angling literature as well as that of other genres which touch on the subject. .
Published by Simon & Schuster. London. 2021., 2021
ISBN 10: 1471186555 ISBN 13: 9781471186554
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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First Edition Signed
(Hardcover, 2021). 2021 1st edition. 8vo hardback (157 x 241mm). Ppx,454. Not illustrated. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped, slight marks to edges, else fine copy in dust-wrapper. Bookplate signed by the author. ".a towering work that will be ranked among the greatest literature ever written on the sport of angling." (Keith Elliott). "The Lightning Thread is a delicious account of a lifetime spent among interesting fish, people and places by a compulsive angler who seems to have forgotten nothing. Unimaginable that any fisherman could put it down." (Tom McGuane). Chapters include: Wittgenstein's cornflakes; The House of Tongue; Of small fry; The airman and the admiral; Of Walton and other writers; Borderland; Of nothing; Hinterland; Of monsters; The chalk spider; Of collecting; The lightning thread; Of gillies and guidelines; Below the salt; Of eating and drinking; The Mojito Coast; Of weather and superstition; Creatures of light; Of paradise; The trout don't rise in Green Wood cemeterary; Bibliography. .
Published by William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1986
ISBN 10: 0434753319 ISBN 13: 9780434753314
Seller: Good Books In The Woods, Spring, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. The Editors have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual fishing anthology. Very Good Plus blue covers with silver spine title. Very Good Plus DJ protected in plastic cover. Ships same or next business day. ; 9.37 X 6.14 X 1.65 inches; 454 pages.
Published by Simon & Schuster. London. 2021., 2021
ISBN 10: 1471186555 ISBN 13: 9781471186554
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition Signed
Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2021). 2021 1st edition. 8vo hardback (157 x 241mm). Ppx,454. Not illustrated. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new unread copy in dust-wrapper. Bookplate signed by the author. ".a towering work that will be ranked among the greatest literature ever written on the sport of angling." (Keith Elliott). "The Lightning Thread is a delicious account of a lifetime spent among interesting fish, people and places by a compulsive angler who seems to have forgotten nothing. Unimaginable that any fisherman could put it down." (Tom McGuane). Chapters include: Wittgenstein's cornflakes; The House of Tongue; Of small fry; The airman and the admiral; Of Walton and other writers; Borderland; Of nothing; Hinterland; Of monsters; The chalk spider; Of collecting; The lightning thread; Of gillies and guidelines; Below the salt; Of eating and drinking; The Mojito Coast; Of weather and superstition; Creatures of light; Of paradise; The trout don't rise in Green Wood cemeterary; Bibliography. .
Published by Picador in association with Heinemann, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 033029072X ISBN 13: 9780330290722
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: VG+. First Edition. 8vo. original printed paper wraps (slightly rubbed & creased, a little sunning); pp. [xiv (last blank)], 460, [6 (blank, last pubs. list)], with frontispiece + title page illustration. A very good copy.
Published by Heinemann, London, 1986
ISBN 10: 0434753319 ISBN 13: 9780434753314
Seller: Good Books In The Woods, Spring, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. SIGNED by Graham Swift on full title page. "David Profumo and Graham Swift have researched an astonishing range of sources to compile a fascinating and highly unusual anthology." Ships same or next business day. Text block is pulled away from spine head, minor edge wear, small bumps on spine ends, tanned on head edge near spine and lightly tanned on edges of pages. Text is clean. Dust jacket protected in archival plastic cover. DJ has minor edge wear, slightly faded on spine and head edges of covers, small creases on head of back flap. ; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 460 pages; Signed by Author.