"The Secrets of Angling" 1865 MOFFAT, A.S. Hermès Paris

"The Secrets of Angling" 1865 MOFFAT, A.S. Hermès ParisMOFFAT, A. S. [321] pp. Adam and Charles Black 1865 7 3 4" x 5 1 4" Ex libris: w armorial bookplate w ex libris bookplate of Frederick Adolphus Philbrick who was 1 of the "Fathers of Philately First published in 1885, The Secrets of Angling is a vintage guide to fishing, concentrating on river fishing and course fish. Comprehensive and illustrated throughout, this timeless guide contains a wealth of invaluable information and tips from an expert,

Along the way Bond meets and falls in love with one of the members of the smuggling gang

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which he had swapped with a friend

and the Lutrario ballroom demonstrated his exceptional powers of imagination

“Varnish for Rods”

which was also set in the fictional Valley Fields

Bourbon & Scotch/ & (2) shot cups

Inscribed: to John D

The story had previously been serialised

This is the only book on John French and was published to coincide with an exhibition of his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum

he was married to Florence Lockwood Stokes (1875–1950) at Orienta Point in Mamaroneck by Bishop Potter

1964 in Westbury on Long Island