Click for full-size.
The Compleat Angler; Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the perusal of Anglers
by Walton, Izaak
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- As New with No dust jacket as issued
- ISBN 10
- 0405098553
- ISBN 13
- 9780405098550
- Seller
-
Palatine, Illinois, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Heritage Press. As New with No dust jacket as issued. 1976. Reprint. Third Printing. Hard Cover. 0405098553 . Publisher's full dark green leatherette, gilt lettering on black panel on spine, gilt fishing-fly medallion on black panel on cover. Generously innustrated with B&W illustrations, head and tail-pieces by Douglas W. Gorsline. Includes Instruction, How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream, by Charles Cotton; and an Introduction by James Russell Lowell. . The volume is in perfect, immaculate, condition, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. The slipcase is only lightly sunned, else fine. AS NEW.. B&W Illustrations. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. xlii, 316 pp .
Synopsis
'The Compleat Angler' is the most famous book ever published in the literature of sport. It is also a work whose unique celebration of the English countryside has attracted readers around the world since it first appeared in 1653. Izaak Walton issued the final version of his beloved book in 1676. 'The Compleat Angler' is both a manual of instruction and a vision of society in harmony with nature. It guides the novice fisherman on how to catch and cook a variety of fish, on how to select and prepare the best bait and make artificial flies, and on the habits of freshwater fish. It promotes angling as a communal activity in which the bonds of friendship are forged through the shared experience of the natural world. Walton lived through turbulent times and found in nature the best salve for national tragedy and personal sorrow. -
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27695
- Title
- The Compleat Angler; Or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation: Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing for the perusal of Anglers
- Author
- Walton, Izaak
- Illustrator
- Douglas W. Gorsline
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint. Third Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0405098553
- ISBN 13
- 9780405098550
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- 0405098553, Izaak Walton, Fishing;, RECREATION;, Philosophy;, Fine Binding;, Illustrated Books;, Heritage Press;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports and Games;
Terms of Sale
Round Table Books, LLC
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned in the same condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
Biblio member since 2008
Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
This Book’s Categories
Collecting and identifying signed letters and holographic documents
Many authors and other famous literary figures wrote and signed letters by hand, and you can find a great collection of them in the Biblio rare book room. See our great collection of handwritten letters and holographic documents
Collecting proofs, galleys, and advance reviews
Devoted collectors of rare books will love finding proofs, galleys, and advance review copies of their favorite pieces of literature. Find rare proofs and advance reading copies in the Rare Book Room.
