Lot 27
Best (thomas) A Concise Treatise On The Art Of Ang
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Best (Thomas) A Concise Treatise on the Art of Angling,
first edition, half-title, engraved frontispiece, 2 advertisement leaves at end, contemporary ink inscription "W.P." at head of half-title, frontispiece and title very lightly foxed, one or two other marks but a fine tall copy in modern russet morocco, gilt, by Brian Frost & Co. of Bath, covers with double gilt rule border, spine ruled and titled in gilt with five raised bands, g.e., [Thacher pp.52-53; W&S p.31], 12mo, for C.Stalker...H.Turpin, 1787.
***Best was Keeper of His Majesty's Drawing-room in the Tower of London..
