The item that you are viewing corresponds to the book ‘Calling All Coarse-Fishers’ written by
Alan D’Egville. This hardback book (small
8vo (130 x 190mm)) is a first edition published in 1949 by Cassell. The
book’s 100 pages are ‘profusely illustrated’ with cartoons by the author, and divided
into the following eleven sections
1.
The Coarse-Fisher
2.
Dress and equipment
3.
Bait
4.
Spinning and ledgering
5.
Bank, tow-path, bridge or boat?
6.
The three parts of water
7.
Position
a.
The erect
b.
Seated or recumbent
c.
The lean
8.
Approach, striking, playing and dispatch
9.
The fish explained
a.
Methods of capture
10. Mounting the fish
11. Fishing regulations
The book is being offered for sale in an good condition for its
age. The book comes with its original non-price-clipped dustwrapper, which is
in an OK overall condition. Specifically there is nibbling and rub to the
dustwrapper edges and top/bottom of the spine. The dustwrapper now comes
protected by a removable cellophane cover. The book’s green cloth boards are in
a good condition, with some minor rub to their horizontal edges. Internally,
the pages remain in a good, undamaged condition. There are a few fox spots
associated with the inner faces of the front and rear boards There is small ink
inscription located at the top edge of the first blank page. Please study my
accompanying images for more details on this book’s overall condition.
This book comes from a non-smoking and pet-free household.
Thanks for looking and good luck.
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