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Pritt 1888 The Book of the Grayling

Pritt, Thomas Evan – The Book of the Grayling – 1888, Leeds: Goodall & Suddick, First edition. Large paper copy. Standard edition, folded frontispiece. Three chromolitho plates with tissue guards. Original maroon ruled cloth with Isaac Walton quote in gilt on cover. Good with some page separation, cloth spine separation and fading.

A fly fisherman throughout his life, Robert Blockoff had been fascinated by the sport from a young age. By extension in the 1970's his attention turned to collecting angling books. This and 97 other lots represent this pursuit. His collection is comprised of both American and English titles with a focus on salmon fishing, having taken a significant turn when he purchased Jones' Guide to Norway from the important G-Albert Petit Collection. Further early titles soon followed. Lang's is pleased to offer the Blockoff Angling Library.

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