The compleat angler, or, the contemplative man's recreation; 1905

The compleat angler, or, the contemplative man's recreation; 1905

Author: Izaak Walton (1593-1683)

Year: 1905

The compleat angler, or, the contemplative man's recreation (1905) by Izaak Walton (1593-1683) Sub Title: being a discourse of fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers Pubished in 1905 in Chiswick, London by Caradoc Press Notes: 'The ornaments, initials, and etchings designed and engraved by H.G. Webb'--Colophon. Reprinted from: 1st ed. London : Printed by T. Maxey for R. Marriot, 1653. 'This edition numbers CCCL copies on paper & XIV on vellum'--Colophon. 1st Daniels copy - Green leather binding with gilt decoration and in inset color portrait of Walton on the cover. Five raised bands with gilt pictorial decoration and title on the spine. Gilt edges, gilt decoration on the doublure, and marbled endpapers. 2nd Daniels copy - Brown leather binding with gilt border on the cover. Five raised bands, gilt pictorial decoration and title on the spine. Top edge gilt, gilt decoration on the doublure, and marbled endpapers. National Sporting Library & Museum Middleburg, VA F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room John H. and Martha Daniels Collection Call #: DAN D 1 .W258 1905 Original held by the National Sporting Library & Museum. This resource is in the public domain and may be us