The Compleat Angler.
or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. Being a discourse of Rivers, Fishponds, Fish and Fishing not unworthy the Perusal of most Anglers. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
London, George C. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1931 Stock Code: 47610
Signed cope, one of 775 copies, finely bound
Limited edition of 775 copies, signed by Rackham.Description
Quarto. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in dark green morocco, titles and decoration to spine, raised bands, single rule to boards, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, others untrimmed.
Illustrations
12 colour plates, captioned tissues, numerous black and white illustrations throughout.
Condition
Some light browning to a few leaves, an excellent copy in a fine binding.
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