The Compleat Angler; or, Contemplative Man’s Recreation

by Izaac Walton

$500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First Bagster edition, Mercier and Co. Octavo edition. Engraved half title present. Illustrated with 32 engravings by Audinet 15 plates, 17 small fish in text , 2 musical engravings, 2 woodcuts. Printed by C. Mercier and Co. vi, 7 -512 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, black lettering piece. Minor foxing, with 1809 owner signature in upper title margin. Bookplate. Very good plus copy. Coigney 17. Item #260230

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