The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., ….. a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, …..Streams in England.
London: David Bogue, 1848. First Edition, First Printing. A Very Good Hardcover.
Publisher's gilt and blind-stamped decorated green cloth with gilt-stamped illustrated spine. Bindings tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Spine Sun-faded. First Edition, First Printing. 12mo. 6.75 inches tall; viii, 153 pp. Illustrated from wood engravings, vignettes.
A handsome copy.
REF: Westwood & Satchell, 50; Albee, 34; Heckscher 357
Very Good / No Dust Jacket Issued. Item #010718
FULL TITLE:
The Angler's Assistant; Comprising Practical Directions for Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, &c., with Ample Instructions for the Preparation & Use of Tackle and Baits; a Descriptive Account of the Habits and Haunts of Fish, and a Geographical and Ichthyological Account of the Principal Rivers & Streams in England.
Price: $225.00