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.
John Major's classic 1889 text is paired with 16 striking wood engravings by E. Fitch Daglish for the first time in this 1927 edition. This is the De Luxe large paper edition, limited to 100 copies, each with an extra illustration signed by Daglish and tipped in at front pastedown.
Ref. HORNE 284.
Bound parchment-backed boards with brown and black zigzag patterned paper sides. Spine titled and ornamented in dark brown. Fore and bottom textblock edges untrimmed. Shallow bumps to extremities with mild rubs to fore corners. Very good to near fine overall, a lean and sound copy of this desirable edition.
Item #1642
Price: $650