L13404

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Lot 234
  • 234

Angling

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of three volumes, comprising:
  • paper
Bowlker, Richard. The Art of Angling Improved, in all its parts, especially Fly-Fishing. Worcester: M. Olivers, [c.1758], 12mo, contemporary panelled sheep, inkstamp of T. Davies on title, ownership inscription of Timothy Yate dated 1777 on flyleaf, bookplate of Lt-Col. Arthur Campbell Yate, [Westwood and Satchell, p.39], D4 with marginal paper flaw, binding rubbed
Venables, Robert. The Experience’d Angler… the fourth edition much enlarged. London: Richard Marriot, 1676, 12mo, engraved additional title, engraved illustrations in the text, green crushed morocco gilt by Rivière, gilt edges, [Westwood and Satchell, p.214], dedication leaf cut close, one side-note cropped, E3 and E4 extensively repaired with minimal loss
Walton, Izaak. The Compleat Angler. Being instructions how to angle for a trout or grayling in a clear stream. Part II. London: Richard Marriot and Henry Brome, 1676, 12mo, imprimatur leaf, title with engraved monogram, green crushed morocco gilt by Rivière, [Westwood and Satchell, p.66], title trimmed at fore-edge

Condition

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