FURTHER CHRONICLES OF THE HOUGHTON FISHING CLUB 1908-1931. Edited by R.P. Page, C.B.E.
1932 1st edition. Large 4to (235 x 300mm). Ppviii,89. 11 plates inc b/w frontispiece painting of Arthur N. Gilbey by Major H.E. Morritt, one colour plate, b/w photos. Green cloth with title label on upper board, spine untitled, bevelled edges, top edge gilt, deckled edges, title-page printed in black and red.
Continues from Sir Herbert Maxwell's "Chronicles of the Houghton Fishing Club, 1822-1908". Includes: Increase and decrease of fly; Artificial flies; Stocking and grayling; Coarse fish and otters; Birds and moths; Changes in the Club; List of members as from 1908; Annual records; Table showing number of trout and grayling, weight, etc., in each year; Table showing dates of the appearance of certain birds and insects". A fascinating volume containing the inside history of this famous Test club, and incidentally giving valuable information on the care and management of a fishery". (Where To Fish, 1933).
Continues from Sir Herbert Maxwell's "Chronicles of the Houghton Fishing Club, 1822-1908". Includes: Increase and decrease of fly; Artificial flies; Stocking and grayling; Coarse fish and otters; Birds and moths; Changes in the Club; List of members as from 1908; Annual records; Table showing number of trout and grayling, weight, etc., in each year; Table showing dates of the appearance of certain birds and insects". A fascinating volume containing the inside history of this famous Test club, and incidentally giving valuable information on the care and management of a fishery". (Where To Fish, 1933).
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43231
Author | Page (Robert Palgrave). |
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Book Code | 43231 |
ISBN | No ISBN. |
Book Description | Very slight marks to cloth but a very good copy. Tipped-in label advertising the original Chronicles (1908) which were still available at a price of 30/- net. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1932 |
Publisher | McCorquodale and Co., Ltd. |
Place | London. |