London: Arthur Barker (1955) 256 pp. Original green cloth covers, lightly rubbed. Spine ends and bottom corner of rear cover bumped. Light scattered foxing. Inscription to previous owner on verso of frontispiece. DJ moderately soiled and rubbed w/ wear and tear to edges. Small chip to bottom edge of front panel near spine, and to top of spine. Approx. 3" closed tear from bottom edge of front panel; approx. 2" closed tear from top edge of front panel along hinge. Illust. w/ b/w plates.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good to Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Shoemaker Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5214
Title: WANDERING FISHERMAN
Author: Fox-Strangways, V
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good to Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Arthur Barker
Place of Publication: London
Keywords: SPORTS FISHING FISH FISHES TACKLE JORDAN RIVER ASIA NIGERIAN WATERS NIGERIA AFRICA LAKE NYASA TIGERFISH BLUE PACIFIC BONITO ISLAND BONEFISH ZOMBA MOUNTAIN HAUTE-SAVOIE SALMON WORLD HISTORY TRAVEL ANGLING OUTDOORS RECREATION NONFICTION GENERAL
Bookseller catalogs: Sports; Sports - Fishing;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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