Bibliotheca Piscatoria: A Catalogue of Books on Angling, the Fisheries and Fish-Culture, T. Westwood & T. Satchell

£42.50

Bibliotheca Piscatoria: A Catalogue of Books on Angling, the Fisheries and Fish-Culture, T. Westwood & T. Satchell

Name: Bibliotheca Piscatoria: A Catalogue of Books on Angling, the Fisheries and Fish-Culture, T. Westwood & T. Satchell
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Bibliotheca Piscatoria: A Catalogue of Books on Angling, the Fisheries and Fish-Culture, T. Westwood & T. Satchell (with Supplement by R. B. Marston) — Facsimile Reprint Edition

Publication: London, Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1966

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xxiv, 397, [i], 24.

Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in original dark cloth with silver titling to the spine, the volume remains pleasingly square and firmly bound, with the hinges tight and unyielding. The cloth boards show minimal wear to the extremities, though there is a subtle band of fading or sunning along the uppermost edge of the front board and mild rubbing to the panels. Internally, the text block is highly presentable; a faint scattering of foxing is confined strictly to the endpapers and preliminary leaves, leaving the main body of the text crisp, bright, and completely free of any marginalia or prior ownership inscriptions. A sturdy, handsome copy overall.

Catalogue Note: This volume is a fine facsimile reprint of Westwood and Satchell's definitive 1883 angling bibliography, supplemented with R. B. Marston's crucial 1901 addendum. By combining these core texts into a single, comprehensive reference, this edition provides an uninterrupted catalogue of early fishing literature.

Though unillustrated, the work serves as an indispensable reference tool for serious collectors, dealers, and researchers of antiquarian sporting books. While the 1883 first edition commands a significant premium, this 1966 Dawsons reprint is relatively uncommon on the open market and remains highly sought after for its scholarly utility and durable academic binding. Blurb: Recognised as the foundational bibliography for the sporting collector, Bibliotheca Piscatoria offers a meticulously researched catalogue of books relating to angling, fisheries, and fish-culture. Originally compiled by Thomas Westwood and Thomas Satchell in 1883, the work goes far beyond a simple list, enriching its entries with engaging bibliographical notes and an appendix of citations from classic English authors. This combined facsimile edition, complete with R. B. Marston’s 1901 supplement, provides an exhaustive overview of early piscatorial writings, cementing its place as an essential cornerstone in the library of any field sports enthusiast.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: T. Westwood & T. Satchell (Supplement by R. B. Marston)

Book Publisher: Dawsons of Pall Mall

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Education

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 446

Book Publication Year: 1966

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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