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THE COMPLEAT ANGLER
by Walton, Izaak
- Used
- Condition
- Minor joint rubbing, small scrape to flyleaf, else fine
- Seller
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Paris, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
London: The Caradoc Press, 1905. No. 49 of 350 copies. Minor joint rubbing, small scrape to flyleaf, else fine. No. 49 of 350 copies. 8vo. (x), 155p, colophon. Colophon printed in red in the shape of a dolphin. The running heads, chapter titles, and song titles in red. Ornamental initials in black and white, all designed by H. G. Webb of the press. Illustrated with engraved portrait frontispiece facing a cartouche facsimile of the first edition title, a river scene, six small engravings of fish and two pages of music, the second printed upside down as called for. Bound in full black morocco with marbled nedpapers, t.e.g., the spine with gilt titles and ornaments. Coigney 230; Horne 223; Ransom 13.
Synopsis
'The Compleat Angler' is the most famous book ever published in the literature of sport. It is also a work whose unique celebration of the English countryside has attracted readers around the world since it first appeared in 1653. Izaak Walton issued the final version of his beloved book in 1676. 'The Compleat Angler' is both a manual of instruction and a vision of society in harmony with nature. It guides the novice fisherman on how to catch and cook a variety of fish, on how to select and prepare the best bait and make artificial flies, and on the habits of freshwater fish. It promotes angling as a communal activity in which the bonds of friendship are forged through the shared experience of the natural world. Walton lived through turbulent times and found in nature the best salve for national tragedy and personal sorrow. -
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Details
- Bookseller
- First Folio
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22052
- Title
- THE COMPLEAT ANGLER
- Author
- Walton, Izaak
- Book Condition
- Used - Minor joint rubbing, small scrape to flyleaf, else fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- No. 49 of 350 copies
- Publisher
- The Caradoc Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1905
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- FINE BINDINGS;
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About the Seller
First Folio
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Paris, Tennessee
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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