The Compleat Angler

Walton, Izaac & Cotton, Charles (edited by Richard le Gallienne)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1931

About this Item

1931. Reprint of the 1897 edition, itself a reprint of the fifth edition (the last to receive Walton's own revision).lxxxix, 454pp. an unpaginated (14 page) Anglers' Calendar, many in-text and full-page illustrations by Edmund H. New and 2 portraits on the frontispiece. All edges gilt. This is a beautifully bound edition of Izaac Walton's classic work, first published in 1653, with Charles Cotton's instructions on how to angle for a trout or grayling that appeared as the second part in the 5th edition of 1676. The book is bound in a contemporary full-leather binding by Zaehnsdorf with gold titling and angling designs and five raised bands on the spine. The case of the book is in very good condition with very slight fading to the spine and some scuffing to the leather on the spine edges and bands. The contents are tight and very clean with no inscription. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the value of the book we will only send recorded delivery so we may ask for a little extra for shipping. Seller Inventory # gVIFishing01

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Compleat Angler

Publisher: John Lane The Bodley Head, London

Publication Date: 1931

Binding: Zaehnsdorf Leather Binding

Illustrator: Edmund H. New

Condition: Very Good Plus

Edition: Reprint