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The Compleat Angler: or The Contemplative Man's Recreation being a discourse of rivers fishponds fish and fishing not unworthy of the perusal of most Anglers
by Walton, Izaak
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Petaluma, California, United States
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About This Item
London: George G. Harrap & Co., 1931. Limited ed. Full Leather. Near Fine. Arthur Rackham. 4to, 10 1/2 x 8". 224 pgs. Full vellum with gilt rulings and titles. Top edge gilded. Near fine in original numbered and titled slipcase. Illustrated endpapers. Deckled edged pages. 12 color plates and numerous drawings by Arthur Rackham. #655 of 775 copies. Signed by Rackham. Prior owner's bookplate tipped in on inside cover. Some light discoloration to vellum on spine. Light spot-on signed page else very clean throughout. Introduction by Henry Williamson. Text is from the last revised edition of 1676 with modernized spelling. A delightful illustrated edition of this classic book.
Synopsis
'The Compleat Angler' is the most famous book ever published in the literature of sport. It is also a work whose unique celebration of the English countryside has attracted readers around the world since it first appeared in 1653. Izaak Walton issued the final version of his beloved book in 1676. 'The Compleat Angler' is both a manual of instruction and a vision of society in harmony with nature. It guides the novice fisherman on how to catch and cook a variety of fish, on how to select and prepare the best bait and make artificial flies, and on the habits of freshwater fish. It promotes angling as a communal activity in which the bonds of friendship are forged through the shared experience of the natural world. Walton lived through turbulent times and found in nature the best salve for national tragedy and personal sorrow. -
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- Bookseller
- Carl Blomgren Fine books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1914
- Title
- The Compleat Angler
- Author
- Walton, Izaak
- Illustrator
- Arthur Rackham
- Format/Binding
- Full Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited ed
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1931
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- abaa-vbf, Rackham, fishing, limited edition
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About the Seller
Carl Blomgren Fine books
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Petaluma, California
About Carl Blomgren Fine books
Fine books with an emphasis on the arts and design including photography, posters, prints and ephemera.Member of ABAA and ILAB
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- Fine
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