The Compleat Angler Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation, Being A Discourse Of Rivers Fishponds Fish And Fishing Not Unworthy The Perusal Of Most Anglers Rackham, Arther; Walton, Izaak Illustrated

First edition illustrated by Rackham. 4to. Blue cloth with gilt lettering and vignettes to spine and upper cover and pictorial endpapers. A near fine copy, bright and fresh. Twelve colour plates by Rackham and numerous line drawings throughout. Walton's discursive descriptions of angling and the English countryside, have servedto make this book one of the most reprinted titles in the English language. The river side setting is perfect for Rackham's observations of nature, rippling water, overhanging willow trees, summer skies and scudding clouds.