THE ANGLER'S COMPANION. By Bernard Venables. First edition
1958 1st edition. 4to (188 x 253mm). Pp224. Colour and b/w illustrations by the author, bibliography. Textured brown cloth, spine and upper board titled in gilt, gilt vignette of perch and weeds on upper board.
A compendium of angling information; designed, written and illustrated by Bernard Venables. What could have been a dry collection of facts about the anglers' fishes, rivers, tackle, flies and methods, is lifted to a much higher level by Venables' beautiful prose and evocative illustrations. One of the delights of modern angling literature.
A compendium of angling information; designed, written and illustrated by Bernard Venables. What could have been a dry collection of facts about the anglers' fishes, rivers, tackle, flies and methods, is lifted to a much higher level by Venables' beautiful prose and evocative illustrations. One of the delights of modern angling literature.
£15.00
Availability:
In stock
Book Code
54657
| Author | Venables (Bernard Percival). (1907-2001). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 54657 |
| ISBN | B00XU4TR3O. |
| Book Description | Quite foxed, spine scuffed, with white mark to boards, but a good copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1958 |
| Publisher | George Allen and Unwin. |
| Place | London. |