PHILANDERING ANGLER. By Arthur Applin. With Engravings by Denys Watkins-Pitchford.
ND (1948) 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 230mm). Pp176. B/w engravings by D.J. Watkins- Pitchford ("BB"). Red boards, spine titled in black *.
Delightful reminiscences of flyfishing - and philandering - in the early twentieth century and between the wars. Memories of the Bull at Downton, the Carnarvon Arms at Dulverton, the Bridge Hotel on the Swale, the Bull at Fairford, and of angling expeditions in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA. Wonderful descriptions of the angling inns of a bygone age; good wine, memorable meals, fine fishing, and always a pretty girl. * This red covered issue is about 1cm taller than the green cloth first issue.
Delightful reminiscences of flyfishing - and philandering - in the early twentieth century and between the wars. Memories of the Bull at Downton, the Carnarvon Arms at Dulverton, the Bridge Hotel on the Swale, the Bull at Fairford, and of angling expeditions in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA. Wonderful descriptions of the angling inns of a bygone age; good wine, memorable meals, fine fishing, and always a pretty girl. * This red covered issue is about 1cm taller than the green cloth first issue.
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Book Code
12243
| Author | Applin (Arthur). (b. 1883). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 12243 |
| ISBN | B002IY7EM8. |
| Book Description | Quite used, stain on upper board, possible gift inscription. Good in used and frayed dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1948 |
| Publisher | Hurst and Blackett. |
| Place | London. |