DAYS AND NIGHTS OF SALMON FISHING IN THE TWEED; With a short account of the natural history and habits of the salmon, instructions to sportsmen, anecdotes, etc. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S. First edition.
1843 1st edition. Large 8vo (157 x 247mm). Ppxx,298. Illustrated with 12 coloured lithographs, a tinted engraved title-page and 9 wood engravings in the text by L. Laghe, T. Landseer and S. Williams, from paintings by Sir David Wilkie, Edwin Landseer, R.A., Charles Landseer, William Simpson and Edward Cooke. Original olive cloth, spine titled in gilt, gilt vinettes (eagle on spine, otter and salmon on upper board), blind-stamped decorations.
The scarce first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
The scarce first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
£450.00
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Book Code
19868
| Author | Scrope (William). (1772-1852). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 19868 |
| ISBN | B001AVWW8G. |
| Book Description | Newly rebacked and original cloth and spine relaid, new end-papers. Text-block very clean and tight, although slightly wavy, possibly due to previous exposure to damp. Now a good-plus copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1843 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |