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Angling
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 10 volumes on angling in English, including:
- Paper
i. Walton, Isaac. The Complete Angler. London: Thomas Hope, 1760, 2 parts in one, FIRST HAWKINS EDITION, 16 engraved plates, engraved illustrations, modern morocco by Morrell, g.e., bookplate of Arthur C. Newsum, small white markings scattered through text and plates (?Tipp-ex)
ii. another edition. London: John Major, 1823, FIRST MAJOR EDITION, 14 engraved plates on india paper, mounted, wood-engraved illustrations, contemporary green morocco gilt, with a modern FORE-EDGE PAINTING of angling on the Dove, g.e., plates rather spotted, spine somewhat faded and rubbed
iii. Scrope, W. Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed. London: Murray, 1843, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, lithographed additional title and 12 plates (3 hand-coloured, others tinted), illustrations, original cloth, tinted plates spotted, rebacked retaining most of original spine
iv. [Cartwright, W.] Rambles and Recollections of a Fly-Fisher... by Clericus. London: Chapman and Hall, 1854, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 8 plates, original cloth, rebacked retaining original spine
v. Ronalds, A. The Fly-fisher's Entomology... fifth edition. London: Longman, 1856, 20 hand-coloured engraved plates, modern morocco gilt, spine faded
and 5 others, all 8vo (10)
ii. another edition. London: John Major, 1823, FIRST MAJOR EDITION, 14 engraved plates on india paper, mounted, wood-engraved illustrations, contemporary green morocco gilt, with a modern FORE-EDGE PAINTING of angling on the Dove, g.e., plates rather spotted, spine somewhat faded and rubbed
iii. Scrope, W. Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed. London: Murray, 1843, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, lithographed additional title and 12 plates (3 hand-coloured, others tinted), illustrations, original cloth, tinted plates spotted, rebacked retaining most of original spine
iv. [Cartwright, W.] Rambles and Recollections of a Fly-Fisher... by Clericus. London: Chapman and Hall, 1854, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 8 plates, original cloth, rebacked retaining original spine
v. Ronalds, A. The Fly-fisher's Entomology... fifth edition. London: Longman, 1856, 20 hand-coloured engraved plates, modern morocco gilt, spine faded
and 5 others, all 8vo (10)
Literature
Westwood and Satchell pp. 221, 225, 191, 61, 178; Oliver, Compleat Angler, 9 & 21
Condition
the condition of these books is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."