The Fly-Fisher's Entomology, illustrated by coloured representations of the natural and artificial insect, and accompanied by a few observations and instructions relevant to Trout- and Grayling-fishing. Second edition. The first edition was printed three years earlier in 1836.
With Twenty Copper Plates. 115 pages
Pasted on the ffep, a picture of the author with the following information on the letterhead of Reginald Barker (Manufacturing, Commercial, and Piscatorial Artist): Photo of the late Alfred Ronalds, the author of the Fly-Fisher's Entomology, 100 years ago. Probably the only one in existance
Very fine illustrations of fishing flies, comparing the real flies with the artificial ones, for ease of reference
Condition: Front inner hinge cracked, binding loose and poor. Portrait frontispiece, illustrations are in good condition.
- Size: 8vo (225 x 145 mm)
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