Walton, Izaac The Complete Angler or Contemplative Man's Recreation ... with OriginalMemoirs and Notes by Sir Harris Nicolas London: Pickering, 1836 One of the finest illustrated editions of Walton ever published. In its production, Pickering employed 27 of the most prominent artist, painters, and engravers of the day First Nicolas Edition, Large Paper. 2 vols., Large 8vo. Engraved title- page, 48 engraved plates from designs by Thomas Stothard and J. Inskipp, two pages of music and two woodcuts of the Walton seal, 9 head-pieces, and 2 portraits of Walton. Pp. [16], ccxii, [2], 129; [2], [131]-436, [32]. Full contemporary green morocco gilt, spines stamped with angling motifs in gilt, boards with a piscatorial vignette surrounded by fish and floral devices, a.e.g. Original spines laid down, some minor rubbing, else very good. With the bookplate of the Junior Carlton Club Library. Coigney 44; Horne 43; Oliver 41 Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 212550    inquire

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