The London angler's book, or Waltonian chronicle, containing much original information to anglers generally combined with numerous amusing songs and anecdotes on fish and fishing, never before published. Together with an entirely new description of the Thames, from London Bridge to Staines, the Lea from the Thames to Hertford, the Wandle, the Mole, the Wey, the Colne, the Brent, the Roding; and every river and stream within 20 miles of London worth fishing in.

Author: Baddeley, J.
Title: The London angler's book, or Waltonian chronicle, containing much original information to anglers generally combined with numerous amusing songs and anecdotes on fish and fishing, never before published. Together with an entirely new description of the Thames, from London Bridge to Staines, the Lea from the Thames to Hertford, the Wandle, the Mole, the Wey, the Colne, the Brent, the Roding; and every river and stream within 20 miles of London worth fishing in.
Description: London, published by the author, 1834. 12mo (19.2 x 11.2 cm). Engraved frontispiece, vi, 185, vi pp.; two engraved plates. Publisher's paper covered boards with printed label on the spine. = A very rare work on angling in southern England, especially the greater London area. The plates show hooks and tackle. Little is known about the author. Uncut. Boards a bit rubbed and paper cover split at the joints, binding starting, otherwise a very good, clean copy. Blakey, pp. 298, 319; Westwood & Satchell, p. 20.

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Price: EUR 450.00 = appr. US$ 489.08 Seller: Dieter Schierenberg BV
- Book number: 65560