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London: George C. Harrap & Co., 1931. Full Title: "Compleat Angler or The Contemplative Man's Recreation being a Discourse of Rivers, Fishponds, Fish and Fishing not unworthy the Perusal of most Anglers." Original publisher's full vellum, gilt stamped title and vignette, top edge gilt, others untrimmed with many pages being uncut, (10.5 x 8.25 inches). Deluxe Limited Edition, one of 775 copies, SIGNED by Arthur Rackham on limitation page. 223 pages; Illustrated title-page in green and black, 12 tissue-protected colored plates, many b&w in-text illustrations, pictorial endpapers all by Rackham.. Showing only light wear and moderate spotting heaviest in upper corners, interior text and all plates are clean and bright, Armorial Bookplate of M. Warner Riddle on front free fly. Overall, a collectable, clean, tight copy unread copy of a desirable and sought-after title for the Walton or Rackham collector.. Signed. Limited Edition. Vellum. Very Good. Illus. by Arthur Rackham.…