CONFESSIONS OF A CARP FISHER. By 'BB'. Illustrated by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. Third edition.
(1950) 1985 3rd edition reprint. Small 8vo (107 x 175mm). Ppxx,204. B/w illustrations by "BB". Foreword by Howard Marshall. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
Includes the chapter about Chris Yates' 1980 record carp from Redmire Pool. "I am happy to include in this reprinting of my Confessions the exciting account of the capture of the present record carp by Mr Christopher Yates. My old friend Richard Walker has had to relinquish his crown at last, a lapse of twenty-nine years. Mr Yates has seen bigger carp in Redmire than his fifty-one pounder. So have I. I have a feeling this new record will not stand for long." (BB, 1981).
Includes the chapter about Chris Yates' 1980 record carp from Redmire Pool. "I am happy to include in this reprinting of my Confessions the exciting account of the capture of the present record carp by Mr Christopher Yates. My old friend Richard Walker has had to relinquish his crown at last, a lapse of twenty-nine years. Mr Yates has seen bigger carp in Redmire than his fifty-one pounder. So have I. I have a feeling this new record will not stand for long." (BB, 1981).
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35937
| Author | Watkins-Pitchford (Denys J.). "BB". (1905-1990). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 35937 |
| ISBN | 0854930701 / 0854930701. |
| Book Description | Various very minor faults (a couple of page corners turned over, bookseller's label). Spine slightly faded dust-wrapper else clean and bright copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1983 |
| Publisher | H.F. & G. Witherby. |
| Place | London. |