The Fisherman's Bedside Book ~ "BB" with illustrations by D.J. Watkins Pitchford

1945 First Edition published by Eyre & Spottiswoode

A Thames professional fisherman tells of a midnight battle with a giant barbel, Mr. Albert Buckley gives a most thrilling account of his successful capture of Britain's record carp, and many are the accounts of stern fights with noble salmon and trout in Norway, Sweden, and in Britain. There is an up to date list of fish records ( both game, coarse, salt water and fresh ) and the whole volume, which has been designed to slip into the pocket, is illustrated by Watkins-Pitchford, whose work is such a feature of "BB" books. But its most unusual feature lies in the fact that "BB" has contacted the holders of fishing records and has got from them their first-hand accounts of how, where, and when they caught their big fish.

This sought after book is in very condition. The boards are very good, the binding tight. Internally the pages are clean showing little sign of being read. The dust jacket ( housed in a removable protective sleeve ) which has not been price clipped is in very good condition, with only the most minor tears on the front folds ( see pictures ). This copy has the added bonus of being signed by the author to the title page.

Buy with confidence, you will hard pushed to find a signed first edition in better condition.

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