Travel Diary of an Angler
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1929. Limited Edition. Engraved frontispiece by Ralph Boyer (signed by him in pencil) plus 5 photogravure plates. Hardcover. Octavo. [xii], 3-144 pages.
An American author, poet, and clergyman's captivating account of his global fishing adventures, spanning Europe, Japan, and the Antipodes. The book blends personal reflections with vivid descriptions of diverse landscapes, capturing the serene beauty of nature and the joy of angling across the world.
One of 750 copies in this early Derrydale, with frontispiece signed by illustrator Raph Boyer. Protected with a custom-cut and folded 4-mil Mylar jacket.
Ref. SIEGEL 30; BRUNS V20; HAND V25.
Bound in light blue paper over boards with darker blue cloth spine, blue endpapers. Spine stamped in gilt, gold foil title label laid down on upper board, top edge gilt. Slight toning to board edges, a few light rubs to extremities, else fine.
Item #1734
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