American Fishing Books: A Bibliography from the Earliest Times up to 1948; Together with a History of Angling and Angling Literature in America
by WETZEL, Charles M
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- Hardcover
- first
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Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Newark, DE: Privately printed [for] the author, 1950. First edition, 1/200 copies (this #145). Small 4to. 235 pp. Illustrated, plates, title-page facsimiles. Inscribed by the author on the half-title. Bound by the author in black half-morocco and cloth, gilt title and angling devices between raised bands on the spine. Attractive copy with a nice inscription from the author.
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- Bookseller
- Bartlebys Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46782
- Title
- American Fishing Books: A Bibliography from the Earliest Times up to 1948; Together with a History of Angling and Angling Literature in America
- Author
- WETZEL, Charles M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Privately printed [for] the author
- Place of Publication
- Newark, DE
- Date Published
- 1950
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About Bartlebys Books
Bartleby's Books specializing, since 1984, in Americana and general antiquarian material, including books, archives, and ephemera.
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