London: Richard Bentley, 1850. First edition . Hardcover. Conversations about and while fishing. 192 pages plus seven engravings with tissue guards. Endpaper ads. Bound in original blind-stamped green cloth with small illustration and lettering in gilt. Top pages edges a little dusty. Neat owner's signature. Spine sunned and top end with small chip. A sound very good copy.

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Bookseller: Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 24997
Title: SPRING-TIDE; OR, THE ANGLER AND HIS FRIENDS
Author: Akerman, John Yonge
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Richard Bentley
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1850
Keywords: fishing, angling, sport
Bookseller catalogs: Various;

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