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Chetham, James J.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
The Angler's Vade Mecum: or, a Compendious, yet full, Discourse of Angling. London: Printed for Thomas Bassett, 1681
8vo (6 x 3 3/4 in.; 152 x 95 mm). Occasional light text browning. Contemporary calf ruled in blind, black morocco label, plain endpapers; joints cracked, spine ends repaired. Marbled slipcase.
8vo (6 x 3 3/4 in.; 152 x 95 mm). Occasional light text browning. Contemporary calf ruled in blind, black morocco label, plain endpapers; joints cracked, spine ends repaired. Marbled slipcase.
Provenance
Thomas Metcalfe (inscription on title-page) — William Metcalfe (inscription on final blank dated 1715) — John Bosser (inscription on title-page)
Literature
Heckscher 4479; Westwood & Satchell 59-60; Wing C3788
Catalogue Note
First edition. "[H]e ... takes rank as one of the original writers on the sport. He is indebted, indeed, to his forerunners, but acknowledges it; he improves on their systems, calls attention to the fact. He is never servile, nor plagiaristic" (Westwood & Satchell).