The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing.and Instructions How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream, by Charles Cotton

Published by Pickering, London, 1836

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With Original memoirs and Notes by Sir Harris Nicolas. 2 volumes with rubricated titles. Beautifully illustrated with 61 engraved plates by various artists, printed on India paper within the text or as a full-page plate. [16], ccxii, [2], 129; [2], 131-436, [32]pp printed on thick paper. Thick imperial 8vos, handsomely bound in 19th century full black morocco with gilt-stamped covers and spine; a.e.g. (expremities rubbed, one inner hinge strengthened, scattered foxing and some browning on margins). London: William Pickering, 1836. First Nicolas edition. Very good (+). Considered to be one of the most beautiful editions of this classic title. The plates are engraved after works by Stothard, Inskipp, Sykes and many other prominent artists chosen by Pickering. "It has been the occasion for much extravagant admiration. The author of the Grollier Club check-list is moved to the extent that 'no finer edition of the Complete Angler will ever be published.' the illustrations have been admired and frequently copied." --Oliver 41; HBS 12305.…

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Title
The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing.and Instructions How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream, by Charles Cotton
Author
WALTON, Izaack
Publisher
Pickering, London
Publication year
1836
Condition
very good(+)
Binding
hardcover
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ANGLING, FISHING, SPORTING

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