Walton, Izaak; Cotton, Charles, and Venables, Robert.

small 8vo (144 x 87mm. and 142 x 84mm.), three parts in one volume, general title and titles to the three parts, additional engraved title for Part 3 by F.H. Van Houe, 10 engravings in the text, eighteenth-century calf bindings (not uniform), marbled endpapers, joints of first volume repaired, title to Part I torn and repaired (this and general title possibly supplied from another copy), second volume occasionally browned, some damp-staining at the end

Westwood & Satchell p.219; Oliver 6; Wing 666 & 674

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Fifth edition of Walton's Compleat Angler, the last revised by him and the final one to appear in his lifetime -- consequently, considered the most authoritative and the most popular ever since. It is published here with the first edition of Cotton's Compleat Angler and the fourth edition of Venables's Experienc'd Angler.