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Natural History, Science, Sport, Travel
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Bloomsbury House
24 Maddox Street Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP 
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Wheatley (Hewett) Rod and Line: or, Practical Hints and Dainty Devices for the Sure Taking of Trout, Grayling, etc., first edition, 9 hand-coloured engraved plates, some slight offsetting, half-title, 32pp. advertisements at end, ink inscription on front pastedown: "Presented to the Friendly Angler's Society by Flemming 29/3/74", original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine, head and tail of spine slightly chipped, joints a little torn, [Westwood & Satchell p.239], 8vo, 1849.***"Characterized by a mixture of caustic humour and sound practical knowledge." - Westwood & Satchell.. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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