[Fishing] The Angler's Souvenir

London: Henry G. Behn, 1845. 1845. Hardcover, with in-blind designs on covers, gilt lettering and decorative illustration on spine. [NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT - THIS IS THE 1845 EDITION.] Features plates, frontispiece, and decorative title page. Untrimmed pages (deckled to give the book a sophisticated look). Heavy paper stock pages feature beautiful borders of decorative designs/illustrations. Condition: Binding reflects aging, including age toning, soiling, scattered discoloration spots, wear to corners (some showing a tad), periodic rippling of cloth on top cover, light fraying/short tears to top/foot of spine, edge wear, darkening/tanning of spine. Joints and hinges are tight. Two gift inscriptions, one dated 1856 another 1908 (the latter is a warm, touching inscription). Several signatures holding on with partial sewing. The expected age toning, light staining/soiling, foxing, and some fading and creases for a book over 178 years old. Overall Good. Text is clear and readable. Illustrations are vivid and in Very Good condition. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Truly a collectible, antiquarian book covering a popular topic, angling/fishing, complemented by beautiful page borders and illustrations. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Hardcover. Good. Illus. by Beckwith and Topham.