The Art of Angling
The Art of Angling, or, Complete Fly & Bottom-fisher by Charles Bowlker
Ludlow: H. Procter, 1814.
collection of Penn State University
Limp case of coho salmon parchment processed by the binder, pieced together with tackets of sockeye salmon dyed in cutch. Ruscombe Mill handmade paper endsheets. Ink-jet printed, handmade paper label, also tacketed on. Bound 2022.
4 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 7/8"
12.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm
The first edition of this classic work was published in 1747. This 1814 edition lacks the frontispiece, but includes a charming folk drawing of a fishing trip among several other ownership notations.
The Art of Angling, or, Complete Fly & Bottom-fisher by Charles Bowlker
Ludlow: H. Procter, 1814.
collection of Penn State University
Limp case of coho salmon parchment processed by the binder, pieced together with tackets of sockeye salmon dyed in cutch. Ruscombe Mill handmade paper endsheets. Ink-jet printed, handmade paper label, also tacketed on. Bound 2022.
4 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 7/8"
12.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm
The first edition of this classic work was published in 1747. This 1814 edition lacks the frontispiece, but includes a charming folk drawing of a fishing trip among several other ownership notations.
The Art of Angling, or, Complete Fly & Bottom-fisher by Charles Bowlker
Ludlow: H. Procter, 1814.
collection of Penn State University
Limp case of coho salmon parchment processed by the binder, pieced together with tackets of sockeye salmon dyed in cutch. Ruscombe Mill handmade paper endsheets. Ink-jet printed, handmade paper label, also tacketed on. Bound 2022.
4 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 7/8"
12.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm
The first edition of this classic work was published in 1747. This 1814 edition lacks the frontispiece, but includes a charming folk drawing of a fishing trip among several other ownership notations.
