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Fourth edition. Engraved cartouche on the title-page, and ten small copperplates of fish in the text. 1 vols. Small 8vo (5-5/8 x 3-5/8 inches; 142 x 85 mm). Excellent copy of this Walton, first published in 1653. The first four editions there were five in his lifetime remained anonymous. Coigney 5; Horne 5; Oliver 5; Pforzheimer 1051; Westwood & Satchell, p. 219; Wing W665 Bound in contemporary mottled calf, leather title label in red, front joint split, but holding. Bookplate of Leeds. Brown calf-backed slipcase and cloth chemise Engraved cartouche on the title-page, and ten small copperplates of fish in the text. 1 vols. Small 8vo (5-5/8 x 3-5/8 inches; 142 x 85 mm).

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