1889 Edward Kennard Fishing Book | Victorian Angling Art (Rare Antique)

Discover this rare 1889 copy of Norwegian Sketches, Fishing in Strange Waters by Edward Kennard, published by Chapman and Hall Ltd. This second printing of the original 1888 edition is a large landscape-format book featuring half-cloth binding over pictorial boards, which display an illustration of a woman and man in Victorian-era fishing attire. The book is fully illustrated with 30 drawings, each titled in the plate, depicting incidents from the artist's time renting five different rivers. Additionally, the back of the book includes seven pages of Victorian-era angling-related advertisements, each featuring unique illustrations that are suitable for framing. This scarce antique volume is a must-have for collectors of fishing history and Victorian literature.

Regarding condition, the outer boards show wear and faint dampstaining consistent with the age of the piece. The front free end page contains original signatures and bookplates from previous owners. Please note that after this page, the first half of the signatures of the book have become loose from the binding glue, though all pages remain intact, present, and in good condition. We encourage you to view all provided pictures to assess the detailed condition of this antique fishing book. This rare volume provides a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century angling culture through the observant eye of Edward Kennard.

Fully Detailed Description:
This is an 1889 copy of "Norwegian Sketches, Fishing in Strange Waters" By Edward Kennard, published by Chapman and Hall Ltd. Fully illustrated with 30 drawings each titled in the plate, of incidents coming under the artist's notice whilst fishing five different rivers he has rented. There are 7 pages of victorian-era angling related advertisements fully illustrated in the back of the book, each page frameable. This is the second printing of the book, originally published in 1888. It is large landscape format with half cloth binding over pictorial boards showing a woman and man out fishing in victorian era garb. The outer boards show faint dampstain and wear due to their age. The front free end page contains signatures and bookplates of previous owners. After this point, the first half of the signatures of the book are loose from the binding glue. All pages are intact and present and in good condition. See pictures. An incredibly scarce copy.

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