THE PRACTICAL ANGLER: OR THE ART OF TROUT FISHING, MORE PARTICULARLY APPLIED TO CLEAR WATER. By W.C. Stewart. 1857 Third edition.
(1857) 1857 3rd edition. 12mo (110 x 175mm). Ppxiv,224 + 7pp reviews. Illustrated with small engraved vignettes in the text and decorative initials. Light tan cloth, spine titled in gilt, gilt fish vignette to upper board, coated end-papers.
Stewart put the case for fishing soft-hackle wet flies upstream and across. One of the most important and influential fishing books ever. The colour plates were not included in these earlier editions.
Stewart put the case for fishing soft-hackle wet flies upstream and across. One of the most important and influential fishing books ever. The colour plates were not included in these earlier editions.
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Book Code
11299
| Author | Stewart (William Clouston). (1832-1872). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 11299 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Original cloth shows slight wear, inner hinges slightly tender but still a very good early copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1857 |
| Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
| Place | Edinburgh. |