Geological Ancestors of the Brook Trout and recent saibling forms from which it evolved
by Quackenbos, John D
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Original green calf, gilt lettered quatrain from Tennyson's "The Brook" on upper cover beneath an inset landscape photograph. Sp
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Quackenbos has inscribed this copy on the flyleaf: "With best wishes for the / fishing season / John D. Quackenbos / April 17th, 1916." On the pastedown, another member (and a well known angling author) has inscribed the book to the editor of the Fishing Gazette: "To R.B. Marston Esq. with the compliments of one of his American friends, George M.L. La Branche May 1916"
With an example of the 3 pp. printed prospectus for the book tipped in at the first blank. Subscriptions to be received by Dr. J. G. Fulton, 116 West 50th Street. Bruns Q1
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 261785
- Title
- Geological Ancestors of the Brook Trout and recent saibling forms from which it evolved
- Author
- Quackenbos, John D
- Format/Binding
- Portrait, two plates in black and white, and eight plates of trout in color. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original green calf, gilt lettered quatrain from Tennyson's "The Brook" on upper cover beneath an inset landscape photograph. Sp
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, no. 53 of an edition of 300 numbered and signed c
- Publisher
- Published for The Anglers' Club of New York by Tobias A. Wright [150, Bleecker Street, New York]
- Place of Publication
- News York
- Date Published
- 1916
- Keywords
- Angling
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports & Games;
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