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cloth. 8vo. cloth. xv, (v), 301+(1) pages. Reprint of the first edition published in New York in 1936 (Besterman 6481). Izaak Walton, 1593-1683, wrote one of the most famous books in the English language, The Compleat Angler; or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation. The first edition appeared in 1653, and it was reissued frequently with additional material; the last edition in Walton's lifetime appeared in 1676. The book not only describes the technique of angling, but it draws a picture of peace and simple virtue that was Walton's protest against the civil wars taking place at the time. He also wrote several biographies, including ones of John Donne (1640), Sir Henry Wotton (1651), and George Herbert (1670), all of who were his friends. Oliver's bibliography is one of several on Walton. Oliver provides full title, collation, and plate count. Valuable annotations are also provided. Walton, Izaak (illustratore).…

hardcover. Condizione: fine. Frontispiece portrait, tissue guard, 32 illustrations in black & white. 301pp. 8vo, blue cloth. New York: Paisley Press, First Edition. 1936. Fine. Fine copy in a cloth slipcase.