British Angling Flies

Not Stated [Michael Theakston]

Published by Simpkin, Marshall and Co., London, 1862

About this Item

A scarce first edition of this pocket sized fishing book by Michael Theakston. The scarce first edition of this fishing book universally attributed to Michael Theakston. Focused on angling, fishing method by means of a fish hook of 'angle,' with the hook attached to a fishing line manipulated via a fishing rod. With descriptions of British angling flies' kinds, sizes, shapes, and colours.Collated, complete with nine lithographic full page plates despite the plate list mentioning only eight, and another engraving in text. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with minor shelf wear and minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, general light soiling to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with nine full page plates and another illustration in text. Collated, complete. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 804A42

Bibliographic Details

Title: British Angling Flies

Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., London

Publication Date: 1862

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book