SALMONIA; OR, DAYS OF FLY FISHING. IN A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS. WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THE HABITS OF FISHES BELONGING TO THE GENUS SALMO. By An Angler. First edition.
1828 1st edition. 12mo (110 x 170mm). Ppviii,273 - 12-page publisher's catalogue (dated May 1828) at front. Three engraved plates of flies, one of them folding, vignette engravings of fish. In this copy one of the fly plates is on wider paper and is folded. Original boards with printed spine-label.
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature." (Thomas Thorp catalogue 1973).
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature." (Thomas Thorp catalogue 1973).
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60028
| Author | Davy (Sir Humphry, Bart.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 60028 |
| ISBN | B001AVYDF6. |
| Book Description | Original boards rubbed and dented, spine splitting. Text-block with some browning but very clean. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1828 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |