The Complete Angler, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton
London: William Pickering, 1825.
Laced compound folded cover binding based on a 2003 illustration by Gary Frost. Lake trout parchment processed by the binder. Sewing supports of pink salmon leather. Griffen Mill endpapers. Title inkjet-printed on Hahnemühle Ingres chemise, visible through translucent case. Bound 2026.
4 ½ x 3 ¼ x 1”
11.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm
The Complete Angler is a meditation on nature, friendship, and of course fish and fishing. First published in 1653, it remains among the most reprinted English language books. This edition, like others printed in London in the early 19th century departs from the original spelling of the title The Compleat Angler
The Complete Angler, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton
London: William Pickering, 1825.
Laced compound folded cover binding based on a 2003 illustration by Gary Frost. Lake trout parchment processed by the binder. Sewing supports of pink salmon leather. Griffen Mill endpapers. Title inkjet-printed on Hahnemühle Ingres chemise, visible through translucent case. Bound 2026.
4 ½ x 3 ¼ x 1”
11.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm
The Complete Angler is a meditation on nature, friendship, and of course fish and fishing. First published in 1653, it remains among the most reprinted English language books. This edition, like others printed in London in the early 19th century departs from the original spelling of the title The Compleat Angler
