The Compleat Angler, Izaak Walton & Charles Cotton, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1926

A charming illustrated edition of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton’s classic The Compleat Angler, edited by Richard Le Gallienne and adorned with illustrations by Edmund H. New. First published in 1653, Walton’s enduring celebration of fishing, rural life, and quiet reflection has become one of the most reprinted works of English literature. This 1926 John Lane “Bodley Head” reprint faithfully follows Walton’s fifth edition, the last revised by the author himself, and features Le Gallienne’s comprehensive introduction outlining the book’s history and Walton’s life. The volume is enhanced by delicate line illustrations that capture the pastoral charm and meditative spirit of this iconic angling work.

The Compleat Angler, by Izaak Walton & Charles Cotton. Edited by Richard Le Gallienne. Illustrated by Edmund H. New.

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1926. 3rd reprint of the 1897 edition. Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Beccles.

A very good green cloth hardback with printed titles to spine and decorative front cover. Housed in original printed dustjacket in good condition. The jacket with some staining and discoloration, some losses to extremities and rear strengthening at the head of spine. The jacket is now housed in protective, removable, clear plastic. Mild wear to cloth covers. Soundly bound.

Text is very good throughout with occasional light usage marks. Top edge of text block is blue tinted. The book is very well illustrated and makes for an attractive read.

Text in English.

lxxxix + (3) + 454pp + (15) 'The Angler's Calendar compiled by H.I. Regan' + 12pp Publisher's advertisements.

Approx Dimensions: 191mm high x 139mm wide x 52mm deep.

Weight approximately 628g (unpacked).