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The Lives Of Wotton, Hooker, Herbert And Sanderson

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Author: WALTON Izaak

The Lives Of Wotton, Hooker, Herbert And Sanderson

1827.  1st Pickering Edn,.  Willaim Pickering.  XIX 442 pages, 12mo., frontis illus, bookplate on piscatoria Ohlsoni yipped onto front paste down, original red pebbled cloth, paper label chipped with loss. [565]
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The Complete Angler. Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation. Being a Discourse of River Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing... and Instructions How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream by Charles Cotton. With original memoirs and notes by Sir Harris Nicolas.

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Author: Walton, Izaak, and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler. Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation. Being a Discourse of River Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing... and Instructions How to Angle for a Trout or Grayling in a Clear Stream by Charles Cotton. With original memoirs and notes by Sir Harris Nicolas.

1860.  second Nicholas Edition.  Nattali And Boyd.  City.  ccxii (8) 129 - 436, 32pp index 2 volumes large 8vo with 61 plates and vignettes. Using the illustrations of the first Nicolas edition (1836) for which the publisher William Pickering used 27 of the most prominent artists of the time. Bound in the publishers grained red cloth as Coigney (78 first copy). Spotting to the frontis and title page to volume one, rubbing to head tails of the spines and lesser so to edges. [23514]
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The Complete Angler

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Author: WALTON Izaak, COTTON Charles

The Complete Angler

1931.  7th Le Gallienne.  John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd.  lxxxix ? 454, (12) pp The Anglers Calendar compiled by Hi Regan, illustrated by Edmund. H. New with full page and text drawings. Personal inscription to the inner blank, a fine clean copy. Finely bound in half green morroco by Riviere & son. The spine in six compartments with five raised bands title and author to two compartments, the remaining with fish, Lillie pads, and reeds within ornate gilt rolled borders, the top edge gilt, aquatic flowers, lilies, and swimming fish, end papers. [24226]
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The English Lake District Fisheries

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Author: WATSON John

The English Lake District Fisheries

1925.  new and revised.  TN Foulis Ltd.  XV 271 pages, frontis + 11 plates, light spotting to first few pages, publishers green cloth, vg. First published in 1899 now completely revised with an introduction by Sir Herbert Maxwell. A guide to the river, lakes and fishes, best flies etc. [19658]
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River Carping

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Author: WAYTE Neil

River Carping

2000.  1st Edn,.  The Crowood Press Ltd.  Ramsbury.  175 pages, 4to, illus from b/w and colour plates, fine in dj. [21539]
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Trout Fishing On The River Darent, A Rural Poem

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Author: WAYTH C.

Trout Fishing On The River Darent, A Rural Poem

1845.  1st Edn,.  John Mortimer.  71 pages, closed tear to top blank margin of title page, some foxing and age browning to contents, contemporary inscription on FEP, publishers blind stamped red cloth, head and tail of spine rubbed, also rubbing to rear spine edge 3cm going through cloth. WS238 [17091]
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Pike Fishing

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Author: WEATHERALL Norman L.

Pike Fishing

1961.  1st Edn,.  H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd.  142 pages, illus, in b/w from photographs vg+ in dj. [1977]
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The Angler And The Loop Rod

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Author: WEBSTER David

The Angler And The Loop Rod

1885.  1st Edn,.  William Blackwood and Sons.  XII 340 pages, 24pp advs, frontis portrait of the author + 4 plates in colour 3 of flies, spotting to prelims, big game angling bookplate of Jack Reece to front paste down, pictorial green cloth showing angler and rod in black to upper board, vg. [16692]
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The Angler And The Loop Rod

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Author: WEBSTER David

The Angler And The Loop Rod

1885.  1st Edn,.  William Blackwood and Sons.  XII 340 pages, 24pp advs, frontis portrait of the author + 4 plates in colour 3 of flies, angling bookplate of E.W.F. Sippall and W.J. Turell, tide mark on front and rear end paper top edge, light rubbing to head and tail of spine, green cloth showing angler and rod in black to upper board, vg. [18071]
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The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

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Author: WEST Leonard

The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

1912.  1st Edn,.  The author.  St Helens.  144 pages, TEG, 19 plates, 13 in colour of flies, apart from some light foxing to FEP, a very clean copy in the original green cloth, gilt title to upper boards. .A classic work on fly-tyeing and trout fishing and of fly-fishing entomology. Hampton states that this edition was limited to 1500 copies. [16033]
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The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

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Author: WEST Leonard

The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

nd Circa 1912.  1st Edn,.  the author.  St Helens.  144 pages, 19 plates, 13 in colour of flies, some foxing to EP's and occasionally to contents ammorial bookplate of Norman James McCaskis to front paste down, original green cloth, gilt title to upper boards, vg. .A classic work on fly-tyeing and trout fishing and of fly-fishing entomology. Hampton states that this edition was limited to 1500 copies. [12948]
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The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

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Author: WEST Leonard

The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

1912.  1st Edn,.  the Author.  St Helens.  144 pages, TEG, 19 plates, 13 in colour of flies, apart from some light foxing to FEP, a very clean copy in the original green cloth, gilt title to upper boards. [14924]
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The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

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Author: WEST Leonard

The Natural Trout Fly and its Imitation Being an Angler's Record of Insects Seen At The Waterside and the Methods of Tying the Flies

nd Circa 1912.  1st Edn,.  The Author.  St Helens.  144 pages, 19 plates, 13 in colour of flies, some foxing to EP's and occasionally to contents, original green cloth, gilt title to upper boards, vg. .A classic work on fly-tyeing and trout fishing and of fly-fishing entomology. Hampton states that this edition was limited to 1500 copies. [2133]
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Barbel: A Lifetime's Addiction

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Author: West Trefor

Barbel: A Lifetime's Addiction

2005.  Whacke It Publications.  Swindon.  206 pages, 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs. SIGNEND on the title page by Trefor West. A fine copy in the publishers pictorial binding in dj. The author his passion for Barbel and the rivers they swim in edited by Nigel Botherway [23655]
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The Chronicle Of The Complete Angler Izaak Walton And Charles Cotton Being A Bibliographical Record Of Its Various Phases And Mutations

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Author: WESTWOOD Thomas

The Chronicle Of The Complete Angler Izaak Walton And Charles Cotton Being A Bibliographical Record Of Its Various Phases And Mutations

1883.  W Satchell.  xxii 9 pages, 4 page adverts, large 8vo., occasional pencil lining to blank margins, publishers 1/4 roan over cloth covered boards, some surface rubbing to the spine, this edition with notes and additions by Thomas Satchell. The first was published in 1864, the adverts at the end printed in red and black are for Satchell publications of old fishing books. The book describes 94 editions of the Compleat Angler 1653-1881 Coigney page 383 Appendix B [21408]
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ANGLING DOWN THE YEARS: SCENES OF FISHING, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP.

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Author: Wheat Peter

ANGLING DOWN THE YEARS: SCENES OF FISHING, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP.

2004.  1st.  The Little Egret Press..  St. Germans, Cornwall.  xii,190 pages., Illustrated with b/w photographs, and drawings by Tom O'Reilly, LIMITED EDTION of 25 copies this being number 7, signed by Peter Wheat and Tom O'Reilly, bound in full dark blue leather with gilt title to the upper cover all edges gilt. In slipcase, a fine copy. . Selected pieces by the author "gathered .to form a book of favourite scenes of fishing, fun and friendship down the years". [23643]
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The Fighting Barbel

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Author: WHEAT Peter

The Fighting Barbel

1967.  1st Edn,.  Ernest Benn.  115 pages, advs, illus with photos and drawings, vg in dj, light rubbing to head and tail of spine of dj, surface rubbing to rear flap. Includes distributions by Peter Stone, Richard Walker, Tag Barnes, Carl Forbes etc., a very difficult title to find. [20799]
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The Fighting Barbel

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Author: WHEAT Peter

The Fighting Barbel

1967.  1st Edn,.  Ernest Benn.  115 pages, advs, illus with photos and drawings, vg in dj, light surface rubbing to rear flap of dj. Includes distributions by Peter Stone, Richard Walker, Tag Barnes, Carl Forbes etc., a very difficult title to find. [5674]
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The Fighting Barbel

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Author: WHEAT Peter (compiler)

The Fighting Barbel

2000.  2nd Edn.  The Medlar Press.  Ellesmere, Shrops.  131 pages, text illustrations from photographs and drawings. Publishers' cloth with gilt title and barbel vignette to upper board A fine copy number 165 of a limited edition of 800 copies. First published in 1967 with chapters contributed by Peter Stone, Dick Walker, Fred Russell, John Ginifer, S.Donald Stone, John Mitchell, Ian R. Howcroft, Alan Barker and Tag Barnes. [22194]
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The Rod And Line, Or Practical Hints And Dainty Devices For The Sure Taking Of Trout Grayling etc In Five Parts.

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Author: WHEATLEY Hewitt

The Rod And Line, Or Practical Hints And Dainty Devices For The Sure Taking Of Trout Grayling etc In Five Parts.

2002.  reprint.  Fly Fisher''s Classic Library.  Moreton Hampstead, Devon.  AEG, 9 plates in colour of baits, flies etc. This is one of the de-luxe edition of 25 numbered copies, this being No 6 bound in full dark green morroco with a salmon fly The Captain tied by Bo Nielsen of Denmark and mounted within in the upper board. The book contained in a silk lined dark green drop over box. A fine copy, this edition has a new introduction by David Beazley, first published in 1849. Thomas Westwood noted tyhe book as "Characterised by a mixture of caustic humour and sound practical knowledge" [19117]
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Sporting Facts And Fancies

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Author: WHEELDON J.P.

Sporting Facts And Fancies

1894.  1st Edn,.  Edgar S Shrubsole.  261 pages, advs with advert for Kynoch cartridges to rear board, publishers light blue cloth titled in black, vg, articles on fishing and shooting including roach, carp, pike fishing. Wheeldon was the author of Angling Resorts Near London [12869]
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Sporting Facts And Fancies

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Author: WHEELDON J.P.

Sporting Facts And Fancies

1894.  1st Edn,.  261 pages + adverts, publishers light blue cloth, vg, articles on fishing and shooting including roach, carp, pike fishing. [9204]
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Sweet Obsessions Carp And Willowdown

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Author: WHITING William

Sweet Obsessions Carp And Willowdown

nd Circa 1990.  1st Edn.  The author.  56 pages, illus in b/w from photographs, pictorial card cover, a fine copy. Angling for carp over 20 years at a lake in Suffolk named by the author as Willowdown Pool also includes a collection of the author's poems. [21540]
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Lay of Lochleven

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Author: William o'' ye west (William Forsyth)

Lay of Lochleven

1887.  1st Edn.  Robert Forrester.  Glasgow.  108 pp, Top edge gilt 25 plates from line drawings 19 are portraits 6 are of views of anglers etc. Publishers blue cloth gilt vignette of the Saint Mungo Angling Club to upper board repeated in blind stamp to rear cover slight crease mark to spine cloth. A very good copy, a long descriptive poem relating to the loch and the club and members. [22127]
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The Anglers Pocket Diary And Monthly Guide

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Author: WILLIAMS F.T.

The Anglers Pocket Diary And Monthly Guide

1867.  1st Edn,.  unpaginated, publishers limp brown patterned covers, gilt title to upper board, vg. The last few pages show details of fishing stations with cost of return tickets and distances form London issued by a Long Acre tacklemaker. W/S 240 [15398]
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Author: WILLIAMS Russ, CADIEUX Charles L.

The Ways Of Game Fish

1972.  1st Edn,.  Chicago.  326 pages, large 4to., illus with colour plates and drawings and etchings by Bob Hines, Fred Sweny and R.H.Palenski, pictorial end papers, presentation inscription on FEP margins to Rex Wood and signed by both authors, original blue cloth with coloured insert of a fisherman to upper board in worn dj, this edition is published as a collector's edition. [12170]
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The Complete Angler's Vade-Mecum; Being A Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science: Wherein are detailed, A Great Variety of Original Practices and Inventions; Together with all that can contribute to the Sportsman's Amusement and Success

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Author: WILLIAMSON Captain T.

The Complete Angler's Vade-Mecum; Being A Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science: Wherein are detailed, A Great Variety of Original Practices and Inventions; Together with all that can contribute to the Sportsman's Amusement and Success

1808.  1st Edn,.  Printed for Payne and Mackinlay, in the Strand; and Cuthell and Martin, Middle Row, Holborn.  xi, [i], 316 pp, Pages uncut. illustrated with 10 engraved plates 7 of which show various tackle the other 3 plates show various fish. Inserted between the front-end papers a 12pp catalogue of new works by Longmans, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green dated 1830. Bound in the original blue paper covered boards with brown paper spine with the printed title label (priced 8s in Boards, light rubbing to head of spine, a very good clean copy in the original state. A comprehensive work on angling with details on tackle baits, flies, the fish coarse and sea fish, Westwood & Satchell, pp. 241-242. [23875]
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Salmon Problems

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Author: WILLIS BUND J.

Salmon Problems

1885.  1st Edn,.  VI 215 pages, bookplate of the Manchester Anglers Assoc, a vg copy, the author was chairman of the Severn Fishing Board. [12581]
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The Rod And The Gun Being Two Treatises On Angling And Shooting

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Author: WILSON James

The Rod And The Gun Being Two Treatises On Angling And Shooting

1840.  1st Edn,.  Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh.  XII 10 439 pages, advert leaf, frontis foxed + 8 other engraved plates and text illus, publishers cloth darkened with gilt title and sporting vignette to spine, head and tail of spine rubbed. Between the two treatises is a 10 page list of angling books, "The treatise is much above the ordinary level as a manual" WS 242. [14648]
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The Rod And The Gun Being Two Treatises On Angling And Shooting

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Author: WILSON James

The Rod And The Gun Being Two Treatises On Angling And Shooting

1841.  reprint Edn,.  Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh.  VII 468 pages, TEG, engraved frontis, full page engraved plates and text illus, bound by J Larkins in 1/2 tan morroco, sporting motifs to spine, some darkening to the leather, original cloth covers bound in at rear, the fishing extends to 276 pages with a 10 page list of books on angling, the remaining pages cover shooting, and is based on the Oakleigh Shooting Code by the author but with large additions, both treatises appeared in a lesser form in the Encyclopedia Britannica Riling 508 "The treatise of angling is much above the ordinary level as a manual" W.S. 242 [14265]
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Fifty Years A Fisherman, The Autobiography Of John Wilson

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Author: WILSON John

Fifty Years A Fisherman, The Autobiography Of John Wilson

1999.  Boxtree.  256 pages, 4to, illus in colour and b/w from photographs and drawings, fine in dj, personal inscription to Len signed by John Wilson, Len is Len Head author of "Tench" and other angling books and articles. [21249]
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A Specimen Fishing Year, John Wilson's Fishing Year

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Author: WILSON John

A Specimen Fishing Year, John Wilson's Fishing Year

1977.  1st Edn,.  A & C Black.  159 pages, illus, a vg clean copy in similar price clipped dj, no other defects. John Wilson's first book. A year fishing for specimen fish in Norfolk [15996]
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Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company and Their firearmsge The Official History Of Colt Firearms, From 1836 To The Present

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Author: WILSON R.L.

Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company and Their firearmsge The Official History Of Colt Firearms, From 1836 To The Present

1996.  1st Edn,.  Simon & Schuster,.  New York.  viii -358, Landscape 4to illustrated throughout in colour from photographs and in b/w with line drawings. A fine copy in DJ. Special edition of 250 copies this being number 170 inscribed to Rob Adams and signed by R Wilson. [22158]
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The Trout Spinners Companion

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Author: WILSON T.K.

The Trout Spinners Companion

1952.  1st Edn,.  The Skipton Printers Ltd.  Skipton.  88 pages, advs, illus, pictorial card covers, some soiling to covers, g+. [15669]
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The Fly Fisher's Flies

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Author: WOOLLEY Roger

The Fly Fisher's Flies

1948.  2nd Edn,.  The Fishing gazette Ltd.  59 pages, 12mo. illus, publishers green rexine binding gilt title to upper board vg. This new edition has been revised by the author and includes illustrations of nearly 200 flies. [19755]
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Modern Trout Fly Dressing

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Author: WOOLLEY Roger

Modern Trout Fly Dressing

1932.  1st Edn,.  Fishing Gazette.  VIII 224 pages, full page plates + 1 folding, brown rexine binding, vg. [20067]
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Inland Waters Of Africa, The Result Of Two Expeditions To The Great Lakes Of Kenya And Uganda, With Accounts Of Their Biology, Native Tribes And Development

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Author: WORTHINGTON S.and E.B.

Inland Waters Of Africa, The Result Of Two Expeditions To The Great Lakes Of Kenya And Uganda, With Accounts Of Their Biology, Native Tribes And Development

1933.  1st Edn,.  Macmillan.  XIX 259 pages, frontis illus of a "monster nile perch" + 39 b/w plates from photographs, large folding map, publishers brown cloth, vg. Includes chapters on fish, flesh and fowl, primitive fishermen, farming the waters, angling for trout etc., [16072]
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On the growth of the Salmon in Fresh Water. With six coloured illustrations of the fish, of the natural size, exhibiting its character and exact appearance at various stages during the first two years.

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Author: YARRELL, W.

On the growth of the Salmon in Fresh Water. With six coloured illustrations of the fish, of the natural size, exhibiting its character and exact appearance at various stages during the first two years.

1839.  1st Edn.  John van Voorst.  (2), 3, (1) Landscape-folio, with 3 fine hand-coloured engraved plates showing illustrations of the fish, of the natural size, exhibiting its character and exact appearance at various stages during the first two years. in various stages plate one. 3 fish plate two, 2 fish the final plate a fully formed fish. The plates and text in fine condition with no foxing. The fine plates are drawn by C. Curtis and are hand-coloured to a high standard. Recently bound in ? dark red cloth over marbled paper covered boards with gilt matching cloth title label to the upper cover. The original printed grey paper covers are bound in; A very good + copy. "The drawings by Mr. C. Curtis illustrating Mr. Yarrell's paper were exhibited to the British Association at Newcastle and were then much admired. The coloured engravings from these now published, are executed with great minuteness and delicacy" (Annals of Natural History, Volume 4, page 344, 1840). Nissen ZBI 4489 [23942]
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A History Of British Fishes 2 volumes + Supplement

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Author: YARRELL William

A History Of British Fishes 2 volumes + Supplement

1836 / 1839.  1st.  John Van Vorst.  3 Vols, xxxvii- 408- 472 ? 72 All edges gilt, illustrated with nearly 400 woodcuts, supplement illustrations bookplate of Albert Harrison to each volume. Some spotting to the blank prelims. Bound in a later 19th century ? dark green morroco marbled sides, the spines evenly faded to brown a vg set. . Westwood and Satchell page 244 "Indispensable in every English anglers library as a work of reference, Yarrell's work contains many useful hints in connection with the sport". [23506]
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The Deepening Pool

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Author: YATES Chris

The Deepening Pool

1990.  1st Edn,.  Unwin Hyman.  192 pages., Small 4to illustrated in colour and b/w from photographs, pictorial end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. A fine copy in dust-wrapper. "The chronicle of a compulsive angler in pursuit of barbel, carp, pike and more. [23649]
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Four Seasons Fishing Diaries being the fishing diaries of Christopher Yates June 1977 March 1981

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Author: YATES Chris

Four Seasons Fishing Diaries being the fishing diaries of Christopher Yates June 1977 March 1981

1996.  1st Edn.  Medlar Press.  Ellesmere.  252 (2) pages, illustrated with text drawings to text, a loose original photograph of Chris fishing in a punt and a loose facsimile of the author's hand-drawn map of Redmire Pool. A title-page label signed by Chris Yatesumber 295 of a limited edition of 1489, two tone green cloth with title and float to upper board with gilt border a fine copy so often found without the loose photo and map. [23661]
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A Passion For Angling

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Author: YATES Chris, JAMES Bob, MILES Hugh

A Passion For Angling

1993.  1st Edn,.  Merlin Unwin/BBC Books,.  Ludlow & London,.  191 pages, 4to. Colour photographs throughout, and b/w illustrations by Rodger McPhail. Compliments slip from Merlin Unwin Books, SIGNED by Chris Yates and Bob James pasted onto the front-end paper, a fine copy in DJ. [23634]
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Author: YATES Christopher

Casting At The Sun The Reflections Of A Carp Fisher

1986.  1st Edn,.  Pelham.  232 pages, b/w illustrations from photographs by the author, + illustrations by Clare Hatcher, pictorial end-papers.Foreword by "BB"a fine copy in dj . A modern classic on carp fishing. [14197]
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FALLING IN AGAIN: TALES OF AN INCORRIGIBLE ANGLER.

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Author: Yates Christopher

FALLING IN AGAIN: TALES OF AN INCORRIGIBLE ANGLER.

1998.  1st Edn.  Merlin Unwin Books.  Ludlow.  211 pages, Illustrated with drawings to chapter-heading by the author. Signed by Chris Yates on the half title page. A fine copy in likewise DJ. . "In this rich collection of angling tales, Chris Yates has paired together his experiences of carp, barbel, pike, roach, gudgeon, chub, even bass". [23672]
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HOW TO FISH.

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Author: Yates Christopher

HOW TO FISH.

.  1st Edn.  Hamish Hamilton.  256 pages, Chapter heading vignettes pictorial end papers, signed by Chris Yates on the half title. Maroon cloth, spine titled in silver. title a fine copy in DJ. A collection of his angling reminiscences, mostly about perch fishing. [23657]
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The Angler And The Tourist's Guide To The Rivers, Lakes And Remarkable Places In The Northern Counties Of Scotland To Which Is Added Instructions To Young Anglers

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Author: YOUNG Andrew

The Angler And The Tourist's Guide To The Rivers, Lakes And Remarkable Places In The Northern Counties Of Scotland To Which Is Added Instructions To Young Anglers

1857.  1st Edn,.  Adam and Charles Black.  Edinburgh.  IV 117 pages, 12mo, large folding map before title, strengthened on fold some discolouration to free EP. Original green cloth within fishing devices, repeated in blind stamp to rear board, even fading to spine. [16921]
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The Angler's & Sketchers Guide to Sutherland

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Author: YOUNG Archibald

The Angler's & Sketchers Guide to Sutherland

1880.  1st Edn,.  William Patterson.  Edinburgh.  11930 pages, folding map before title, spotting to EP's, publisher's green cloth, gilt title to upper board, a vg copy of the scarce 1st edition. Salmon and trout fishing in the area with a chapter on flies and tackle. [14098]
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The Angler's & Sketchers Guide to Sutherland

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Author: YOUNG Archibald

The Angler's & Sketchers Guide to Sutherland

1881.  2nd Edn,.  editor William Patterson.  Edinburgh.  X 130 pages, advs, folding map, inner hinge paper cracked, original brown cloth with gilt title to upper board, this edition has extra material. [2985]
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The Young Fisherman A Complete Guide To Angling Showing The Tackle And Bait Required, The Rivers, Ponds etc.,

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Author: YOUNG FISHERMAN

The Young Fisherman A Complete Guide To Angling Showing The Tackle And Bait Required, The Rivers, Ponds etc.,

nd circa 1856.  . Edn,.  H Elliot.  11 pages, adverts, printed blue paper covers showing fish vignette and title to upper flap, advert to rear. No 4 of Eliot's one penny pamphlets, small circular bookplate of Alan John Jarvis to verso of front flap, vg contained in 1/4 leather drop over box. W/S94 [17335]
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On River Angling And Salmon And Trout: More Particularly As Practised In The Tweed And Its Tributaries

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Author: YOUNGER John

On River Angling And Salmon And Trout: More Particularly As Practised In The Tweed And Its Tributaries

1840.  1st 2nd issue Edn,.  William Blackwood and Sons.  Edinburgh.  94 pages, AEG, 16mo, 1 page table of salmon flies, publishers limp green cloth, gilt title and fish vignette to upper board, cloth slightly faded but still a vg+ copy of a fragile and scarce book. John Younger was a shoemaker at Kelso who enjoyed a great local reputation as an angler and fly dresser. WS 244 [14008]
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River Angling For Salmon And Trout

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Author: YOUNGER John

River Angling For Salmon And Trout

1864.  rep Edn,.  Kelso.  XII 220 pages, frontis illus of the author, original blind stamped cloth with gilt fishing vignette to upper boards, slight mottling to rear boards, still a vg copy. This is the last edition with a 35 page memoir of the author and a list of tweed salmon flies also includes chapter on creeper fishing. John Younger was a shoemaker at Kelso who enjoyed a great local reputation as an angler Westwood Satchell 244 [6368]
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River Angling For salmon And Trout With A Memoir And A List Of Tweed Salmon Casts

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Author: YOUNGER John

River Angling For salmon And Trout With A Memoir And A List Of Tweed Salmon Casts

1995.  rep Edn,.  Fisherman''s Classic Library.  Bovey Tracey.  xviii 220 pages, advs, frontis illus of the author, 1/4 red leather binding, reprinted from the 1860 edition which has a memoir of the author, a fine copy in slipcase limited to 1000 copies. [19252]
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Author: YOUNGER John

River Angling For Salmon And Trout With A Memoir Of The Author Together With Treatise On The Salmon, And A List Of The Tweed Salmon Casts

1860.  2nd Edn,.  J. & J. H. Rutherford.  Kelso.  xliv 206 pages, advs, portrait illus of the author, original blind stamped green cloth with gilt fishing vignette to upper boards, small chip to cloth at head of spine, a vg copy. This edition contains "a memoir of the author together with a treatise on the salmon and a list of the Tweed salmon casts" also added 2 chapters on the creeper and stone fly by the editor. [2393]
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Fenland Zander

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Author: YOUNGER Steve

Fenland Zander

1996.  1st Edn,.  Tahjo.  Kings Lynn.  159 pages, illustrated with colour and b/w photographs and drawings, fine in dj. The fish, history, tackle, and fishing for Zander. [22930]
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The Life of Izaak Walton Including Notes on his Contemporaries

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Author: ZOUCH Thomas

The Life of Izaak Walton Including Notes on his Contemporaries

1823.  1st Prowett Edn.  Septimes Prowett.  ii 93 pages, AEG, 20 plates engraved by Gosden + engraved title, and text woodcuts. Armorial bookplate to the front paste down. Contemporary full calf with central blind stamp of the Walton title cartouche from the 1st edition recent matching spine light rubbing to the edges of the boards. Possibly a Gosden binding originally but not signed. Coigney 407 [23452]
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The Life of Izaak Walton Including Notes on his Contemporaries

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Author: ZOUCH Thomas

The Life of Izaak Walton Including Notes on his Contemporaries

1823.  1st Prowett Edn.  Septimes Prowett.  ii 93 pages, AEG, 20 plates engraved by Gosden + engraved title, some age browning to plates and text, contemporary full calf decorative central blind stamp to front and rear, spine in 5 compartments, red label corner of board showing wear and to head and tail of spine. Coigney 407 [19609]
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