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Walton, Izaak (1593-1683) and Charles Cotton (1630-1687). Edited by John Major (1782-1849)

The Compleat Angler: or, The Contemplative Man's Recreation

London: Thornton Butterworth Limited, (1927). First Daglish Edition, large paper "edition de luxe," #90 of 100 copies. Wood engravings by E. Fitch Daglish, one signed by him. Hardcover. Tall quarto. [1-8], 9-367 pages. Beautiful edition of this foundational work of angling literature. Walton's work has influenced the sport for centuries..... More

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Item #1410 The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of...

Walton, Izaak (c.1593-1683) and Charles Cotton (1630-1687) and Sir Harris Nicolas (1799-1848)

The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Rivers and Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing Written by Izaak Walton, and Instructions How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream by Charles Cotton

London: William Pickering, 1836. First Nicolas edition. Black and white engravings throughout. 3/4 leather and marbled boards. Quartos. ccxii, 129 and [130]-436, [32] pages. A handsome set of the large paper first Nicolas edition of Walton, acclaimed as the finest "Angler" ever published. Sir Harris Nicolas not only secured excellent..... More