Author:
SHIRLEY Thomas
Title:
The Angler's Museum or The Whole Art Of Float And Fly Containing I The Nature And Properties Of Fish In General, II Rules And Cautions To Be Observed By Young Anglers, III The Choice And Preparation Of Rods And Lines, IV Of Float Fishing And Of Live And Dead Baits V Of Fly Fishing And The Preparation Of Artificial Flies VI An Account Of The Different Sports Of Fish, Their Haunts And Spawning Times, And Sea Foods To Angle For Them VII An Account Of Some Of The Sea Fish, Their Nature, Qualities and the Manner Of Catching Them VIII Particulars Respecting The Laws And Customs Of Angling
Price:
£680.00
Year:
nd Circa 1784
Edition:
1st Edn,
Publisher:
John Fielding
Summary:
VIII 136 pages, engraved portrait frontis of Mr John Kirby the Celebrated Angler, Keeper of Newgate and died in 1804, woodcut vignette on title, recased in the original full calf boards, showing wear to corners later matching spine. The scarce 1st edition. The 2nd and the 3rd edition Shirley's name disapeared from the title page. Details the rules to be observed by young anglers, the choice and preparation of rods and lines, float fishing live and dead baiting, fly fishing, the preparation of flies, an account of sea fish, the laws and customs of angling.
Ref:
18962
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