Being a Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science …

By Captain T. Williamson

London: Payne and Mackinlay, 1808. First Edition. 8vo, [xi], 316pp., 10 engraved plates, half-Morocco and textured green cloth boards with bright gilt ruling, marbled end papers in Excellent condition with no prior ownership markings, no foxing, folds or tears. A Scarce and important publication.
— Westwood & Satchell, pp.241-42; Albee, p.167; Heckscher Sale Catalogue – lot #2274.

This book is on a larger scale than most angling manuals, being extremely thorough on the topics of equipment and bait as well as the habits of the fish themselves. It also gets high marks, among so many derivative angling books, for originality. Williamson says that he has not servilely copied from any man, but explains that when his own experience has justified a concurrence with the practices of others, he has adopted them and given them all due praise.

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