Walton, Izaak, 1882

Compleat Angler or, the Contemplative Man s Recreation, being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most Anglers.

Printed by T. Maxey for Rich. Marriot, London 1653 (facsimile edition by William Griggs, 1882). Small octavo, 9.5x14.5 cm. Pagination [16], 1-246, with 6 images of fish. Bound in full green crushed morroco by Sotherans, spine and gilt title faded, gilt decorated turn-ins, top edge gilt.

A handsome copy of a rare edition in a lovely binding.

Bibliographers agree that this is a photographic reproduction of Walton’s first edition of 1653 made by William Griggs, Photo-Lithographer to the Queen and to the Science and Arts Departement, South Kensington. It can be dated 1882. On page 245, line 17 ‘contention’ is printed for ‘contentment’, this misprint occurs only in this facsimile edition, which allows it to be easily identified, see Coigney 117.

  • Price: € 200

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