SALMONIA; OR, DAYS OF FLY FISHING. IN A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS. WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THE HABITS OF FISHES BELONGING TO THE GENUS SALMO. By Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. Fifth edition.

(1828) 1869 5th edition. 12mo (110 x 170mm). Ppxvi,305,ads. 3 engraved plates of flies, vignette engravings of fish and views. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt.

The first three editions were published anonymously. The second and third editions have six engraved plates of views in addition to the three fly plates. These are omitted from the 4th and 5th editions which have extra vignettes of views. The author revised this before his death. The fourth edition was edited andenlarged by John Davy, his brother. Sir Humphry 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 apleasure to read, and will doubtless always rank highly in the scale of Angling Literature". Source - Thorp catalogue 1973.