The Compleat Angler or The Contemplative Man's Recreation.
by WALTON, Izaak. RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- There is the very slightest of tanning to the edges of the text and endsheets; spine very slightly sunned; tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: George G. Harrap & Co.,, [1931]. First Rackham trade edition.. publisher's blue gilt-decorated cloth, t.e.g.. There is the very slightest of tanning to the edges of the text and endsheets; spine very slightly sunned; tight and sound.. 4to,. With twelve color plates by Arthur Rackham, each with captioned tissue overleaf..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76220
- Title
- The Compleat Angler or The Contemplative Man's Recreation.
- Author
- WALTON, Izaak. RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.)
- Illustrator
- With twelve color plates by Arthur Rackham, each with captioned tissue overleaf.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's blue gilt-decorated cloth, t.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - There is the very slightest of tanning to the edges of the text and endsheets; spine very slightly sunned; tight and sound.
- Edition
- First Rackham trade edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap & Co.,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- [1931]
- Pages
- 224 pp.
- Size
- 4to,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books;
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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