ANGLING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, REDUCED TO A COMPLETE SCIENCE: (Unique copy with many handwritten, hand-illustrated and blank pages bound in) Being the Result of More than Forty Years Real Practice and Strict Observation Throughout the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. In three parts. First, Describing (among other things) the Counties of England, Wales, and Scotland, in alphabetical order; the Rivers and other Waters which they contain; their rise, progress, and curiosities; together with those of Ireland. Secondly, A full description of the different kinds of Fish taken by Angling, &c. their natures, haunts, seasons, spawning-times, baits, biting-times. Thirdly, A list of Artificial flies (the completest collection ever yet known). The

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8vo. contemporary diced red calf, gilt. Marbled endpapers. 298pp. text PLUS 74 blank pages have been bound in throughout the text, 21 being covered in tiny and beautifully handwritten notes (including an Index to all three parts), and 2 further pages being hand-illustrated with a fish, and with 14 hand-drawn and coloured flies with accompanying notes. There are a few further pencil and ink notes in margins in the same hand. Previous owner's ink name to reverse of ffep but from handwriting style, not the original note writer. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

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ANGLING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, REDUCED TO A COMPLETE SCIENCE: (Unique copy with many handwritten, hand-illustrated and blank pages bound in) Being the Result of More than Forty Years Real Practice and Strict Observation Throughout the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. In three parts. First, Describing (among other things) the Counties of England, Wales, and Scotland, in alphabetical order; the Rivers and other Waters which they contain; their rise, progress, and curiosities; together with ...

Verlag

London T. N. Longman and O. Rees 1800

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Hardcover