D3565
Leather Book: The Complete Angler by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton
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DETAILS
This antique, classic sporting book on the subject of fish and fishing was originally published in the 17th century. It is one of the most widely distributed books in the English language. This version was printed during the early Victorian period.
PROVENANCE
Bookplate / Ex Libris: Wm. Hudson (English). Binding crest: Grammat Eliz Reg Dedhamiens: Schol. Former library: Dedham Grammar School (Queen Elizabeth's Free School) (Dedham, England, 1571-1889)
TITLE
The Complete Angler, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton
PUBLISHER
D. Bogue, H. Wix | Printer: William Nicol, Shakespeare Press
BINDING
Brown full leather binding. Marbled endpapers and edges. Gilt embossed school crest.
ILLUSTRATED
Black and white plates. Engraver: James Tibbits Willmore A.R.A. (English, 1800-63) | After artist: John Absolon (British, 1815-95)
LANGUAGE
English
EDITION
Fourth edition. Originally published: 1653
SUBJECT(S)
Sporting | Fly Fishing
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
AUTHOR(S)
Izaak Walton (English, 1593-1683) | Charles Cotton (English, 1630-87) | Editor: John Major (English, 1782-1849)
MONOGRAM / INSCRIPTION
Ownership signature: Wm. Hudson, Dedham, Essex, England
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | 19th century
DATE
Copyright 1844
DIMENSIONS
Width 4.5 Depth 1.25 Height 6.75 inches
Size 16mo
CONDITION
Note: some foxing. Leather edges rubbed.
