THE FISHERMAN'S MAGAZINE AND REVIEW. Edited by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. Two volumes.

1864/65 1st edition thus. Two volumes. 8vo (150 x 230mm). Pp432;vi,479. . Illustrated with many engraved plates and numerous text figures and engravings. Volume I has 8 engraved plates of fish of which only the frontispiece (of a pike), is coloured. Volume II has 10 coloured plates of fish as well as several uncoloured plated of fishing tackle. Publisher's green cloth, spines titled in gilt, boards with blind-stamped decoration.

"This magazine was originally published in monthly numbers, and 'by arrangement' ceased to exist when 'Land and Water' made its appearance. Many of the best angling writers contributed to it, and it was full of all kinds of fishing gossip and miscellaneous articles of interest to anglers" (Simpson). Serialised "The book of the pike" before its publication in book form. Volume I has 8 engraved plates of fish of which only the frontispiece (of a pike), is coloured. Volume II has 8 coloured plates of fish as well as several uncoloured plated of fishing tackle.