Wilcocks, J.C.

The Sea-Fisherman.

Wilcocks, J.C. The Sea-Fisherman, or Fishing Pilotage. Guernsey, Stephen Barbet, no date, (preface dated March 1865), 1st edition. Sml. 8vo, 196pp, 12 pp ads, exceptionally fresh. "Chief methods of hook and line fishing in the British and other seas, a glance at nets, and remarks on boats and boating." With "upwards of One Hundred Illustrations." Orig. blind stamped brown cloth, gilt title on spine, green pic. label on front cover. Slt. rubbed at head and tail of spine; corners bumped, o/w an exceptionally handsome volume. From the fishing collection of John Gerard Heckscher, bearing his Tiffany-designed bookplate. Item #6779

Price: $225.00