Izaak Walton - The Compleat Angler - Folio Society Edition - 2000

Izaak Walton – The Compleat Angler
(The Folio Society, London, 2000)

Edition note:
Folio Society edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham, featuring his celebrated 1931 artwork reproduced with permission from his granddaughter.

Introduction:
First published in 1653, The Compleat Angler stands as one of the most enduring works of English literature—part pastoral meditation, part fishing manual, and part celebration of a simpler, contemplative way of life. Walton’s dialogue between Piscator, Venator, and Auceps gently explores nature, friendship, and the art of angling, enriched here by Rackham’s atmospheric illustrations.

Content:
This edition follows the text of the 1653 first edition with minor modernisation and includes all of Arthur Rackham’s original watercolours and line drawings. Walton’s reflections are accompanied by chapters on fish species, angling techniques, observations on rivers and countryside life, and the famous poetic interludes. A short Folio Society introduction provides historical context to Walton’s masterpiece and Rackham’s contribution.

Features:
• Publisher: The Folio Society, London
• Year: 2000
• Author: Izaak Walton
• Illustrator: Arthur Rackham
• Binding: Full green cloth, gilt front and spine design with Rackham artwork
• Slipcase: Green paper-covered slipcase
• Endpapers: Illustrated with Rackham silhouettes
• Paper: Abbey Wove, acid-neutral
• Extras: Full-page colour plates and numerous in-text illustrations

Condition:
Excellent condition. Binding tight and clean, gilt bright and without rubbing. Pages crisp and unmarked. Slipcase also in excellent condition with only minimal shelf wear.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.