Angling in All its Branches, Reduced to a Complete Science: Being the Result of More Than Forty Years Real Practice and Strict Observation Throughout the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland

Taylor, Samuel

Published by Longman and Rees, London, 1800

About this Item

Bound in half chocolate leather and marbled boards, raised bands, gilt spine titles and rules, decorations in blind; 12mo; 298 + 6pp ads; not illustrated; dedicated to Lord Dundas. Divided into 3 parts: the rivers of England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland; the fish and angling; list of artificial flies and how to make them. Taylor, supposedly, was the first to advocate the use of a vise in tying artificial flies. Quite clean internally with former owner's name and date (1823) on half-title and again on title page. Fine binding.

Seller Inventory # 002237

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Angling in All its Branches, Reduced to a Complete Science: Being the Result of More Than Forty Years Real Practice and Strict Observation Throughout the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland
• Publisher: Longman and Rees, London
• Publication Date: 1800
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fly Fishing
  • Fishing (general)