Item #37765 The British Angler, or, A Pocket Companion for Gentlemen Fishers. Being a New and Methodical Treatise of the Art of Angling: Comprehending all that is Curious and Useful in the Knowledge of that Polite Diversion. John WILLIAMSON.
The British Angler, or, A Pocket Companion for Gentlemen Fishers. Being a New and Methodical Treatise of the Art of Angling: Comprehending all that is Curious and Useful in the Knowledge of that Polite Diversion. .

The British Angler, or, A Pocket Companion for Gentlemen Fishers. Being a New and Methodical Treatise of the Art of Angling: Comprehending all that is Curious and Useful in the Knowledge of that Polite Diversion. .

London. Printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking Glass on London Bridge. 1740. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 12mo, 16.5cm, The First Edition, viii,318,[x],p., (index inc. errata), with copper engraved frontis & 3 fine folding copper engraved plates, expertly rebacked, gilt ruled raised bands, gilt centre panel decorations, crushed dark maroon morocco label, contemporary full calf boards, with blind ruled borders, edges restored, fine condition. Presentation inscription on the verso of the frontis, to Captain Hewett, 62 Regt., Tullamore, King County, Ireland, July 1852. . Heckscher 2273. Abee p166. S.&W. p241. A pleasing early work with discussion on fishing in rivers and ponds, considerations on equipment and apparatus and on the art of angling. With attractively drawn illustrations. Item #37765

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