BROWN, John J.
The American Angler's Guide.
"The First Angling Book Written in America": First Edition of the John J. Brown's The American Angler's Guide
New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co, 1845.
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Item Number: RRB-88015
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First edition of the first angling book written in America. Small octavo, original brown cloth, gilt titles and tooling to the spin and front panel. In very good condition. Period name to the front free end paper. A rare piece of American angling literature.
The first book written in America on the subject of angling, John J. Brown's American Angler's Guide includes the works of popular English authors from Walton to the present period, together with the opinions and practices of the best American anglers of the time. The guide includes chapters on ocean, river, lake and pond fishing; necessary tackle and baits, and instructions on the making of artificial flies.
The American Angler's Guide.
$2,150.00
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