The Anglican Friar and the Fish which He Took by Hook and By Crook: A Comic Legend, by a Novice, A.F. and F. Dedicated to all lovers of angling.

London: J. and D.A. Darling, 1851. First edition of this book length poem. Small 8vo. 160 pp. Illustrated, plates, extra engraved title page. Spine title: "The / Friar." Westwood & Satchell (listed anonymously), p. 15: "This is merely fun hiding in an angler's domino." Heckscher 83. Spine ends a little nicked, but a lovely copy. Original gilt-stamped illustrated green cloth (spine and extremities a little faded. (8717). Item #61885

Price: $250.00