The Compleat Angler

WALTON, Izaak; RACKHAM, Arthur

Description:

Subtitled: 'or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation. Being a discourse of Rivers, Fishponds, Fish and Fishing not unworthy of Perusal by most Anglers'.

"He that hopes to be a good Angler must not only bring an inquiring, searching, observing wit," suggests the master, "but he must bring a large measure of hope and patience. Doubt not but Angling will prove to be so pleasant, that it will prove to be like a virtue, a reward to itself."

First edition, first printing of the wonderfully illustrated Rackham edition. Colour frontis plus a further 11 colour plates, on gloss paper, all with captioned tissue guards. All plates present and in excellent condition. Further text illustrations, chapter headings and tailpieces. Pictorial end-papers. Fine green cloth with gilt lettering and leaping fish illustrations on spine and upper board, gilt still bright. Top edge also gilt.

Minor wear at spine-ends and fore-corners, Very light off-setting and discolouration on first and last few pages, two small ownership signatures on front end-paper. Very tight and square - a very attractive copy.

 

Details:

  • Publisher: George G. Harrap & Co.
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1931
  • Edition: First thus
  • Binding Condition: Very Good +
  • Overall Condition: Very Good+
  • Size: Quarto
  • Lot No: 305
  • Hammer Price: $100
  • Bids: 1
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  • Estimate: $150
  • Reserve: $100

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