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The Compleat Angler Illustrated title page in green and black, 12 colored plates, numerous black and white illustrations in text, pictorial endpaper - 1931

by (Rackham, Arthur) Walton, Izaac

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London: George G. Harrap, 1931. First Rackham edition, no. 23 of 775 copies, signed by the artist. Illustrated title-page in green and black, 12 colored plates, numerous black and white illustrations in text, pictorial endpapers by Rackham. 1 vols. 4to. Full white parchment, lettered and ruled in gilt, t.e.g., fore and lower edges uncut. Fine copy in original printed slipcase (some splitting along folds). Rackham, Arthur. First Rackham edition, no. 23 of 775 copies, signed by the artist. Illustrated title-page in green and black, 12 colored plates, numerous black and white illustrations in text, pictorial endpapers by Rackham. 1 vols. 4to. Of all the Rackham books, one of the most delightful and sought-after, and a gem for any Walton collector. A much nicer copy than ordinarily encountered in original slipcase. Latimore and Haskell, p. 66; Coigney 312
Used - Full white parchment, lettered and ruled in gilt, t.e.g., fore and lower edges uncut. Fine copy in original printed slipcase (so
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  • Title The Compleat Angler
  • Author (Rackham, Arthur) Walton, Izaac
  • Binding Illustrated title-page in green and black, 12 colored plates, numerous black and white illustrations in text, pictorial endpaper
  • Edition First Rackham edition, no. 23 of 775 copies, signed by the artis
  • Condition Used - Full white parchment, lettered and ruled in gilt, t.e.g., fore and lower edges uncut. Fine copy in original printed slipcase (so
  • Publisher George G. Harrap, London
  • Date 1931
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 233019

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