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Franck, Richard
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
Northern Memoirs, Calculated for the Meridian of Scotland ... to which is added the Contemplative and Practical Angler. London: Printed for the Author, 1694
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 in.; 172 x 102 mm). Occasional marginal foxing, minor staining, short tear touching about 3 words on F3. Contemporary Cambridge-style calf binding; rebacked with original spine mounted, later morocco label, endpapers renewed.
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 in.; 172 x 102 mm). Occasional marginal foxing, minor staining, short tear touching about 3 words on F3. Contemporary Cambridge-style calf binding; rebacked with original spine mounted, later morocco label, endpapers renewed.
Literature
Litchfield 2; Westwood & Satchell 100–101; Wing F2064
Catalogue Note
First edition. "Franck is the first English writer on angling who describes that mystical fish, the burbolt" (Westwood and Satchell), although mention of the fish is found in English writings as early as 1475. The burbolt, or burbot, is a fresh-water fish (Lota vulgaris) of the family Gadidae, somewhat like an eel but with a flat head, having two small beards on the nose and one on the chin. It is is also called "Eel-pout" or "Concy-fish."