[Barker, Thomas]. The Art of Angling. Wherein are discovered many rare secrets very necessary to be knowne by all that delight in that recreation, 2nd edition, London: 1653, 18 pp., title with woodcut device, ornamental headpiece and woodcut initial, marginal repair and two short closed tears to last leaf, some light toning and small stains, later calf, red morocco label to spine, one corner repaired, some fading small 4to (Quantity: 1) Westwood & Satchell p. 21; Wing B783. Scarce.The second edition of this early work, first published in 1651. 'This edition was without the author's name. It is sometimes annexed to copies of "The Countryman's Recreation", 1654.' (Westwood & Satchell). Barker made a living as an angling tutor and the text provides practical advice on fish species, tackle and bait as well as recipes for trout, pike and carp.
[Barker, Thomas]. The Art of Angling. Wherein are discovered many rare secrets very necessary to be knowne by all that delight in that recreation, 2nd edition, London: 1653, 18 pp., title with woodcut device, ornamental headpiece and woodcut initial, marginal repair and two short closed tears to last leaf, some light toning and small stains, later calf, red morocco label to spine, one corner repaired, some fading small 4to (Quantity: 1) Westwood & Satchell p. 21; Wing B783. Scarce.The second edition of this early work, first published in 1651. 'This edition was without the author's name. It is sometimes annexed to copies of "The Countryman's Recreation", 1654.' (Westwood & Satchell). Barker made a living as an angling tutor and the text provides practical advice on fish species, tackle and bait as well as recipes for trout, pike and carp.
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