Author:
MARCH J.
Title:
The Jolly Angler Or Waterside Companion Containing An Account Of All The Best Places For Angling, The Means Used To Obtain Permission As Well As An Account Of The Different Sorts Of Fish Contained Therein The Tackle, Baits & Other Requisites To Form An Expert Angler With A Correct Description Of Tying Hooks, Making Artificial Flies, Repairing Tackle etc.,
Price:
£150.00
Year:
1833
Edition:
1st Edn,
Publisher:
J March, engraver on wood, Effingham Wilson
Summary:
vi+ii 196 pages, woodcut frontis of Carthagena Weir showing angler within decorative border + 80 woodcuts by J March, spotting to frontis and title page, original boards, cloth spine title label chipped. The first edition of a popular nineteenth century guide running to seven editions. 18 pages deal with fishing stations on the Thames and Lea also month of the year, fishing tackle, trolling, fly fishing, WS p143
Ref:
6400