Comprising a Complete System of Fishing the North Devon Streams, and Their Like; with Detailed Instructions in the Art of Fishing with the Artificial Fly, the Fern Web, Beetle, Maggot, Worm and Minnow, both Natural and Artificial.
South Molton, W. Tucker Square, 1863
A scarce work on trout fishing
First edition; 12mo (163 x 110 mm), slight age-toning to leaves, the odd, very minor spot, otherwise near-fine; mid twentieth century half green calf over marbled boards, maroon lettering-piece and gilt devices to spine, some spotting to endpapers, slight fading to spine, otherwise very good.
First edition; 12mo (163 x 110 mm), slight age-toning to leaves, the odd, very minor spot, otherwise near-fine; mid twentieth century half green calf over marbled boards, maroon lettering-piece and gilt devices to spine, some spotting to endpapers, slight fading to spine, otherwise very good.
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