[Rarebooks] FS: 1st ed. of the illustrated "Young Angler's Guide..." London: 1839

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(FISHING) [Cheek, John]. THE YOUNG ANGLER'S GUIDE; Comprising Instructions in the Arts of Fly-Fishing, Bottom-Fishing, Trolling, etc. Illustrated with Numerous Fine Engravings and Woodcuts. London: J. Cheek. 1839. First edition. Sm. 8vo. viii,(5)-xvi,78pp. plus at back the 26pp. catalog (1839) of J. Cheek's catalog, "Fishing Rod and Tackle, Umbrella, Parasol, Walking Stick and Riding Whip Catalog," with prices. Orig. green cloth, gilt title on front cover. Illustrated with 2 copper engravings and 24 woodcuts. Housed in a fancy half green morocco slipcase.    $350.00 (trade discount allowed)
Written for young people. This is the first of 4 editions printed in 1839.

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