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London: John Major, 1824. Second Major Edition. 165 x 102 mm. (6 1/2 x 4"). lviii, 416 pp.With an introductory essay, the Linnæan arrangement of river fish, illustrative notes, and general index. HANDSOME HONEY-BROWN CRUSHED MOROCCO, GILT, BY BAYNTUN for C. E. Lauriat of Boston (stamp-signed on front turn-in), covers with square-lobed frame of four gilt rules, vignette centerpiece showing an angler and his dog, raised bands, spine compartments with geometric frame, gilt titling, gilt-framed turn-ins, morocco hinges, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In a brown cloth slipcase. With 14 copper plates on India paper, with original tissue guards, and 77 woodcuts in the text. Oliver 23; Coigney 25. ◆Isolated small marginal spots, other trivial imperfections, but AN EXTREMELY FINE COPY--clean, fresh, and bright internally, and the lustrous binding entirely unworn. With its appealing binding, charming illustrations, extensive notes, and beautiful condition, this is an extremely desirable copy of… Read More

London. William Pickering. 1825. Brilliantly custom bound in full gilt ruled crushed morocco. Eight superb gilt tooled swimming fish to front and rear covers. Gilt ruled spine compartments with gilt tooled fish motifs. Gilt tooled raised bands. Gilt titles. Elaborate gilt tooled Turn-ins. Gilt tooled edges all around. Marbled endsheets. t.e.g. 48mo. 2.25" x 3.5". First Edition Thus. Part of the renowned "Diamond Series" this issue is the smallest complete edition of Walton's classic ever printed. Illustrated with an engraved Frontis and various decorations en texte. Front cover and spine evenly sunned. Abrasion to the blank verso of the front free endsheet. A Fine, crisp beautiful copy of Pickering's famous miniature printing. Keynes -94.