The Complete Angler's Vade-Mecum; Being a Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science: Wherein Are Detailed, a Great Variety of Original Practices and Inventions; Together with All that Can Contribute to the Sportsman's Amusement and Success

Language: English

Published by Thomas Gosden Sporting Repository, London, 1825

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Seller: David Foley Sporting Books, Dallas, PA, U.S.A.David Foley Sporting Books

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Half black polished calf and marbled boards, gilt spine title or red leather label between 5 raised bands; 12mo; illustrated with 6 full-page engraved plates at rear; 3rd edition (1808). This copy in G to VG condition with general cover wear; internally clean; text block likely trimmed with evidence of a possible former owner's partial name at top of title page. some light damp staining at rear affecting a few pages. The original edition of 1808 included 10 engraved plates while only 6 were retained for this edition. Westwood & Satchell p 241; Heckscher#2276.

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Title
The Complete Angler's Vade-Mecum; Being a Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science: Wherein Are Detailed, a Great Variety of Original Practices and Inventions; Together with All that Can Contribute to the Sportsman's Amusement and Success
Author
Williamson, Capt. T
Publisher
Thomas Gosden Sporting Repository, London
Publication year
1825
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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I specialize in books and ephemera on fishing, hunting, archery and firearms. Within these topics are works on trout, salmon, bass, salt water, fly fishing, fly tying, rod building, tackle catalogs and reference titles. Hunting contains works on African, Asian and North American big game; bird shooting-both upland and waterfowl; plus sporting dogs. Only a small portion of my inventory is listed here so please ask for titles not seen. Wants lists are accepted and often I am able to locate these books for you. Also, my inventory can be viewed by appointment.…

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