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The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation, being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing not Unworthy of Perusal of most Anglers
by Walton, Izaak | decorations by Frank Adams
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ binding/near Good dust jacket
- Seller
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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1930. Vellum Binding. Very Good+ binding/near Good dust jacket. Folio. [10], 124 pp., frontis, illus. Limited edition, number 359 of 450 copies. Signed by Adams. As issued, in vellum-backed marbled paper boards with glassing jacket and box. The binding is very bright and well preserved; contents are clean; glassing wrapper is worn at the extremities, but for some minor chipping, it is largely complete. The lidded box, on the other hand, is in pieces and missing one of the rails; nevertheless, mostly present. It appears to have done its job in protecting the book.
A beautifully reprinting of the text of the first edition of Walton's classic, possibly the highlight of fishing literature. The pages are graced with numerous black-and-white decorations in addition to a color frontispiece and nice scenes of gentlemen fishing done in elegantly muted shades of green, blue, and brown by American artist Frank Adams, known for his children's illustrations. A publisher-issued bookplate and box label identify L. Haskell Sweet, a New York businessman, as the original owner. Coigney 308.
A beautifully reprinting of the text of the first edition of Walton's classic, possibly the highlight of fishing literature. The pages are graced with numerous black-and-white decorations in addition to a color frontispiece and nice scenes of gentlemen fishing done in elegantly muted shades of green, blue, and brown by American artist Frank Adams, known for his children's illustrations. A publisher-issued bookplate and box label identify L. Haskell Sweet, a New York businessman, as the original owner. Coigney 308.
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- Bookseller
- Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8737
- Title
- The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation, being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing not Unworthy of Perusal of most Anglers
- Author
- Walton, Izaak | decorations by Frank Adams
- Format/Binding
- Vellum Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ binding
- Jacket Condition
- near Good dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Eyre & Spottiswoode
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1930
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books;
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About the Seller
Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
Biblio member since 2011
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
About Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
Booksellers for more than 15 years, offering a general stock with an emphasis in Special Press, Art and Photography, Literature and Americana. We prided in our high level of customer service—if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received let us know about it so we can make you happy. Additionally, we offer a wide range of bookbinding and book repair services. Check us out atfacebook.com/michaelpyronbookbinder.Given the nuances in book repair and binding, I can offer a close estimate based on images of your book, but will need to have book in hand in order give you a firm estimate. And as always, we buy books!
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- First Edition
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- New
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- Folio
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- Vellum
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- Chipping
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- Bookplate
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