Published by John Van Voorst. xiv + 183 p. + 8 plates., London:, 1837
Seller: ADAMS ANGLING BOOKS, BERKELEY, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. [Cat. 7-22 & 62-21.] 12mo illus. 1st Ed.-Westwood & Satchell p. 29: "Dedicated to the "Worshipful Company of Fishmongers." A singular combination of net-making and preaching." With Sporting Bookplate of Frederick W. Skiff. Front cover detached; first few pages loose but complete; Fair-Good.
1st Edn, XIV 183 pages, 7 pages of plates, folding table showing distances on the principle towns and bridges of the river Thames and river Isis, contemporary full calf binding, gilt decorated spine, front boards inner margin showing worm damage? with partial loss, o/w a tight clean copy. Gives details of tools, types of nets, how to make and repair.