SALMONIA; OR, DAYS OF FLY FISHING. IN A SERIES OF CONSERVATIONS. WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THE HABITS OF FISHES BELONGING TO THE GENUS SALMO. By An Angler. First edition.
1828 1st edition. 12mo (110 x 170mm). Ppviii,273. Three engraved plates of flies, vignette engravings of fish.
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature." (Thomas Thorp catalogue 1973).
The first three editions were published anonymously. Davy was President of the Royal Society. "It is distinguished by its scientific outlook, its serene Philosophy and extensive Information. Well balanced and thoughtful, it is a pleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature." (Thomas Thorp catalogue 1973).
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| Author | Davy (Sir Humphry, Bart.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 59200 |
| ISBN | B001AVYDF6. |
| Book Description | Contemporary full calf, spine titled and decorated in gilt. Light tanning and inner hinge slightly tender but generally a very good copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1828 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |