WALTON, Isaac; Charles Cotton; Sir John Hawkins.
The Complete Angler, or Contemplative Man's Recreation; Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing.
London: Printed by John; Francis; and Charles Rivington , 1784.
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Sir John Hawkins' illustrated edition Isaac Walton's the complete angler; finely illustrated and bound in full contemporary calf
The fourth Hawkins edition with large additions of Walton's classic of English literature. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins, illustrated by Ryland with 16 engraved plates including frontispiece and an engraved view on thicker stock at front and numerous in-text illustrations. With large additions by Sir John Hawkins, one of Samuel Johnson's closest friends. In very good condition. Elegant period ownership inscription. A nice edition of this classic work.
The Complete Angler, first published in 1653, has become a classic of English literature. Where other angling books are of limited appeal to those who do not fish, The Complete Angler inspires readers from all walks of life to go in search of the timeless English countryside that Walton evokes with such love.
The Complete Angler, or Contemplative Man's Recreation; Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing.
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