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Lot 773
Sale 3233 - Fine Books & Ephemera
Sep 19, 2002
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$2,200 -
3,200
Price Realized
$2,800
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Lot Description
1 vol.
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1 vol.
Blacker, W(illiam). Art of Angling and Complete System of Fly Fishing and Dying of Colours. London: W. Blacker, March, 1842. First edition. 16mo, contemp. scarlet straight-grained morocco, gilt, flap & silk ties; ties frayed, extremities scuffed. Frontis., engraved vignette title & 5 plates. With 29 of 31 mounted flies (lacking nos. 12 & 24 - all metal tokens present). Light to moderate foxing to frontis. & title page, other light scattered foxing. Dampstaining affecting foot of frontis., title & first 2 plates.