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The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., ..... a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, .....Streams in England by Carpenter , William - 1848

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The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., ..... a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, .....Streams in England by Carpenter , William - 1848

The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., ..... a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, .....Streams in England

by Carpenter , William

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London: David Bogue, 1848. First Edition, First Printing. A Very Good Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket Issued.

Publisher's gilt and blind-stamped decorated green cloth with gilt-stamped illustrated spine. Bindings tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Spine Sun-faded. First Edition, First Printing. 12mo. 6.75 inches tall; viii, 153 pp. Illustrated from wood engravings, vignettes.

A handsome collectible copy.

REF: Westwood & Satchell, 50; Albee, 34; Heckscher 357. Originally published in 1848, this classic guide provides historical, practical, and invaluable directions for bottom-fishing and trolling. Dive into the depths of angling techniques as Carpenter shares his expertise and insights still relevant to help you become a master angler.

From choosing the right bait to perfecting your casting technique, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking to enhance their fishing skills and experience unforgettable moments by the water's edge.

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The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., with Ample Instructions for the Preparation & Use of Tackle and Baits; a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, and a Geographical and Ichthyological Account of the Principal Rivers & Streams in England.
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  • Edition First Edition, First Printing
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher David Bogue
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1848
  • Keywords Fishing; Angling; Bottom fishing, England; Trolling

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The Angler's Assistant: Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling &c. With Ample Instructions for the Preparation & Use of Tackle and Baits...

by Carpenter, William

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London: George Routledge & Son, 1852. Second edition, 1852, first published 1848. Attractively rebound guide to sport fishing in Great Britain, with a color frontis of flies. Three quarter black morocco leather over marbled boards, original spine lettering laid on, raised spine bands, just under 7" tall, marbled endpapers, 153 pages. Rebinding most likely late 19th century. Light external wear, frontis and title page professionally reattached to stubs (probably when rebound), minor chipping to inner margin of frontis, handsome engraved bookplate of Edward Hine Johnson on front free endpaper, pages clean and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
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