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The Compleat Angler. By Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. Extensively embellished with engravings on copper and wood, from original paintings and drawings by first rate artists, to which are added an introductory essay, ‘The Linnaean Arrangement of the Various River Fish Delineated in the Work’ and illustrative notes. 2nd edition 1824. Published by John Major, London. 416 pages, including index. Excellent copy in publisher’s quarter leather marbled boards, titled and decorated on spine in gilt. 4¼” by 6½”. This highly illustrated work is now quite RARE and a leading early work on the subject. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60
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