Author:
FISHER P.[W.A.Chatto]
Title:
The Angler's Souvenir
Price:
£220.00
Year:
1835
Edition:
1st second issue Edn,
Publisher:
Charles Tilt
Summary:
X 192 pages, AEG, engraved 1/2 title and title page, 30 full page plates on India paper, engraved final page The End, each page of text in pictorial frame showing fishing scenes, the illustrations are by Beckworth and Topham. Some spotting to 1/2 title and title o/w contents clean, bookplate of Edwin F Snow, bound in a full dark green morroco by Hayday, gilt ruling within decorated framed corner pieces to front and rear board, spine in 6 compartments with vignette of fish lying on reeds within gilt border. "The work is clever and caustic and contains a critique of several of the angling books of the day" W.S. 93 Chatto contributes to the Newcastle Garlands.
Ref:
18218
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