The Compleat Fisherman. Being a Large and Particular Account, of all the Several Ways of Fishing now Practised in Europe etc. London: Printed for W. Mears, 1724. First Edition. Pp vi, 234. Contemporary full calf rebacked preserving original spine, remnants of old paper label to lower compartment of spine, extremities slightly rubbed. Contents pages in nice bright condition.

Engraved folding frontispiece, depicting four species of fish and different methods for catching them, with armorial bookplate of Thomas Jelf Powys to front pastedown. 

“Saunders is the first angling author who mentions silk-worm gut (pages 90-91)”