London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1950. 178 pages plus final page showing `Diagram of a nocturnal carp fisher`s alarm bell`. Previous owner`s name and date in blue biro on reverse of frontispiece. Green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Considerable foxing to page edges but not affecting contents. Dustwrapper, now in protective cover, is slightly worn at edges with a few very small tears.. First Edition. Cloth. Good Plus/Good Plus. Illus. by Denys Watkins - Pitchford. 12mo.

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Bookseller: Bookcase (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 34191
Title: Confessions of a Carp Fisher
Author: BB
Illustrator: Denys Watkins - Pitchford
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Plus
Jacket Condition: Good Plus
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1950
Size: 12mo

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