THE FISHES OF THE BRITISH ISLES AND NORTH-WEST EUROPE. By Alwyne Wheeler.

1969 1st edition. 4to (189 x 253mm). Ppxviii,613. Colour plates, line illustrations, maps, bibliography. Dark green cloth with embossed spine.

"This book is a means of identifying all the marine and freshwater fish in and around Northern Europe. The fishes are classified into natural groups, and within each group a full account is given of all common species including the vernacular name in several European languages. The identification keys and distribution maps for species will be of great value to scientists, naturalists, fishermen and fish enthusiasts and complete this unique work of reference. All common fish are illustrated with simple drawings and 77 species are included in the sixteen pages of coloured plates". A huge and detailed guide that remains one of the best references on the subject.