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1931 1st Rackham Edition
THE COMPLEAT ANGLER
A handsome copy of Walton’s classic celebration of angling, illustrated by Arthur Rackham and issued here in Harrap’s deluxe signed limited format. This is copy no. 450 of 775 copies, signed by Arthur Rackham on the limitation page.
By Izaak Walton
Author Bio: Izaak Walton (baptised 21 September 1593 – 15 December 1683) was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies including one of his friend John Donne. They have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives.
Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham
Illustrator Bio: Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since – through colour-separated printing – it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm.
Synopsis: The Compleat Angler (the spelling is sometimes modernised to The Complete Angler, though this spelling also occurs in first editions) is a book by Izaak Walton. It was first published in 1653 by Richard Marriot in London. Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century. It is a celebration of the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse.
First published in 1653, Walton's work stands alone as the quintessential work of fishing prose. Combined with Arthur Rackham's exceptional illustrations, The Compleat Angler becomes a visual joy and an ideal gift for aficionados. Produced at a time of ill health for both Rackham and his artist wife Edyth, the book was one of several designed to help reignite interest in his work and generate income for the couple. Its release coincided with several exhibitions of his illustrations in New York. The Rackham edition uses Walton’s expanded fifth-edition text of 1676, the last edition revised by Walton himself, according to Peter Harrington’s catalogue note.
Format: Vellum, Super octavo (8vo 7 × 11 in 178 × 279 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Limited Edition: 450/775 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Harrap & Co, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - Full vellum binding with top edge gilt. Vellum boards lightly soiled, with minor signs of handling. Some foxing to the preliminary leaves. Contents otherwise clean, with no markings, inscriptions or marginalia found. Twelve colour plates present, with tissue guards. No dust jacket. No slipcase present, if applicable. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report.
Collation: 223, [1] pp.
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
References:
Latimore & Haskell, Arthur Rackham: A Bibliography, pp. 66–67
Riall, A New Bibliography of Arthur Rackham, p. 175.
SKU: BTETM0002035
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
1931 1st Rackham Edition
THE COMPLEAT ANGLER
A handsome copy of Walton’s classic celebration of angling, illustrated by Arthur Rackham and issued here in Harrap’s deluxe signed limited format. This is copy no. 450 of 775 copies, signed by Arthur Rackham on the limitation page.
By Izaak Walton
Author Bio: Izaak Walton (baptised 21 September 1593 – 15 December 1683) was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies including one of his friend John Donne. They have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives.
Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham
Illustrator Bio: Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since – through colour-separated printing – it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm.
Synopsis: The Compleat Angler (the spelling is sometimes modernised to The Complete Angler, though this spelling also occurs in first editions) is a book by Izaak Walton. It was first published in 1653 by Richard Marriot in London. Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century. It is a celebration of the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse.
First published in 1653, Walton's work stands alone as the quintessential work of fishing prose. Combined with Arthur Rackham's exceptional illustrations, The Compleat Angler becomes a visual joy and an ideal gift for aficionados. Produced at a time of ill health for both Rackham and his artist wife Edyth, the book was one of several designed to help reignite interest in his work and generate income for the couple. Its release coincided with several exhibitions of his illustrations in New York. The Rackham edition uses Walton’s expanded fifth-edition text of 1676, the last edition revised by Walton himself, according to Peter Harrington’s catalogue note.
Format: Vellum, Super octavo (8vo 7 × 11 in 178 × 279 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Limited Edition: 450/775 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Harrap & Co, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - Full vellum binding with top edge gilt. Vellum boards lightly soiled, with minor signs of handling. Some foxing to the preliminary leaves. Contents otherwise clean, with no markings, inscriptions or marginalia found. Twelve colour plates present, with tissue guards. No dust jacket. No slipcase present, if applicable. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report.
Collation: 223, [1] pp.
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
References:
Latimore & Haskell, Arthur Rackham: A Bibliography, pp. 66–67
Riall, A New Bibliography of Arthur Rackham, p. 175.
SKU: BTETM0002035
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
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