BRITISH FRESH-WATER FISHES. By the Rev. W. Houghton, M.A., F.L.S. Illustrated with numerous engravings.
(1879) ND (c. 1895) Drane issue of the 2nd edition. 4to (180 x 270mm). Ppxxviii,231. Full page purple-tinted woodcuts, text engravings by Benjamin Fawcett. Mid-green cloth, spine titled in gilt, boards with blind-ruled borders, gilt fish vignette to upper board, top edge gilt, bevelled edges.
Originally published in 1879 in two volumes, this is an issue of the 1895 second edition which was combined into a single volume but, unfortunately, lacks the magnificent colour plates of the original.
Originally published in 1879 in two volumes, this is an issue of the 1895 second edition which was combined into a single volume but, unfortunately, lacks the magnificent colour plates of the original.
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59135
| Author | Houghton (William). (1828-1895). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 59135 |
| ISBN | B01CGT587C. |
| Book Description | New end-papers, prelims foxed, closed tear to one page. Generally a very good copy of a very scarce imprint of Houghton. b/w Walton bookplate of angling book collector Colin Pitt. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1895 |
| Publisher | Henry J. Drane. |
| Place | Fleet Street, London. |