Brookes, Richard).

The Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing: With the Natural History of River, Pond, and Sea-Fish.; Illustrated with 133 cutts [of the various species of fish].

London: Printed by and for John Watts, 1740. First edition. 12mo. (16), 249, (6, index), (5, ads) pp. Title page printed in red and black, title page vignette. Westwood & Satchel, p. 42l: "The author acknowledges his obligations to Willughby ... and Chetham." Heckscher 292: "Rare." Very good copy. Contemporary paneled calf (rubbed, corners bumped), rebacked employing original endpapers, gilt rules and leather label on spine. (8711). Item #61790

Price: $375.00