The Complete Angler, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation...
Boston: Little Brown, 1898. 8vo. Very Good. Item #16240
A beautiful 1898 illustrated edition of the most important Angling book ever written.
465pp. Olive cloth with titling and decor stamped in gilt. Square tight binding. Clean interior. 74 woodcut engravings, including frontis Walton's residence. Top edge gilt. Deckle fore edge. Binding with mild age toning to spine and edges, with a small circular stain to lower front outer joint.
Overall a lovely edition of one of the most important sporting titles in history.
Price: $225.00
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