WALTON, Izaak. The Compleat Angler. (1931 - FIRST TRADE EDITION - ILLUSTRATED BY ARTHUR RACKHAM)

AUTHOR: WALTON, Izaak. 

TITLE: The Compleat Angler.

PUBLISHER: London: George C. Harrap & Co., 1931.

DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/4" - 7-9/16", illustrated by Arthur Rackham, bound in full green morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled and paneled in gilt, gilt angling corner pieces, front cover with gilt center angling device, gilt dentelles, all edge gilt, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, original endpapers bound in rear, by Bayntun/Riviere.

CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, no previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, housed in a leather backed clamshell slipcase, A FINE COPY.