THE COMPLETE ANGLER, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation

First edition thus, the fine Foulis Press edition. Illustrated throughout with very pleasing full-page colourplates by James Thorpe. 4to, very handsomely bound in full mottled tan calf for Leary's, the calf with elements of green and red to the covers, the spine with raised bands gilt ruled, the compartments fully gilt with ornamentation showing fishes, birds, creel and flora of the ponds and rivers, covers with triple gilt fillet rules at the borders joined by gilt corner pieces, endleaves pictorially patterned in blue and green, two morocco lettering labels gilt, turnovers gilt rolled, all edges gilt. xvi, 221 pp. A fine copy of this attractive book, only very minimal wear to the binding, the paper stock a bit mellowed as is usual.

Edizione: a wonderfully illustrated and handsomely printed edition of the most famous of all books on fishing. not only is the complete angler a great sporting book, but as well, one of the most treasured works in the english language. walton's angler has been described as "full of wisdom, kindly humour, and charity; it is one of the most delightful and care-dispelling books in the language." "more than most authors he lives in his writings, which are the pure expression of a kind, humorous and pious soul in love with nature, while the expression itself is unique for apparent simplicity which is really elaborately studied art" (dnb).<br> the foulis press had great influence on publishing in scotland and england especially and was responsible for the printing of many very important works. their printing oeuvre presents an excellent combination of quality type, printing, artwork and materials.