The Complete Angler; Or, Contemplative Man's Recreation. With the Lives of the Authors. By Sir John Hawkins
- Engraved half title present. Illustrated with 32 engravings by Audinet (15 plates, 17 small fish in text), 2 musical engravings,
- London: Printed for Samuel Bagster, in the Strand, 1808
London: Printed for Samuel Bagster, in the Strand, 1808. Mercier and Chervet Octavo edition (imprint on half title verso and at foot of p. 512). Engraved half title present. Illustrated with 32 engravings by Audinet (15 plates, 17 small fish in text), 2 musical engravings, 2 woodcuts. 512 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Late nineteenth century tan polished calf. Early owner signature of James Compson at head of title. Nicely rebacked, spine gilt with angling tools. Boards mottled, corners rubbed. Very good, internally fresh and with generous margins. Mercier and Chervet Octavo edition (imprint on half title verso and at foot of p. 512). Engraved half title present. Illustrated with 32 engravings by Audinet (15 plates, 17 small fish in text), 2 musical engravings, 2 woodcuts. 512 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The Mercier and Chervet Octavo edition: this copy, at 9 inches tall x 5-3/4 inches wide, is similar in size to Coigney's copy "d" (measuring 9-1/4 x 5-3/4 inches; watermarks 1807 and 1808). The small engravings of fish in the text are printed on thicker paper than the other text leaves. Coigney 18