THE FISHES OF NORTH AMERICA THAT ARE CAPTURED ON HOOK AND LINE, Vol I. by William C. Harris, published by The Fishes of North America Publishing Co., New York, 1898. Folio, 138 pages with 40 chromolithograph plates, 24 by Armstrong and Company, 4 by George H. Walker, and 4 after John L. Petrie, mounted, as issued, one full-page uncolored illustration, numerous uncolored illustrations within the text. Hardbound in tooled green cloth covers with gilt lettering on front cover and spine, gilded edges. 19 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W x 1 1/2" D. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Text and prints in overall good condition. Sheets separated fron spine, bound together except for index pages. Toning, edges of sheets. Toning impressions of images visible on text pages. Areas of loss, largest 3", edges of "The Montana Grayling" print. Edges of index pages in torn, crumbling condition. Corners of cover bumped and torn. Covers scuffed with areas of damage, largest 3/4", surface of covers. Spine in fragile condition.