The Salmon Rivers and Lochs of Scotland by W L Calderwood - 1909

ont> Edward Arnold : London, 1909 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First edition.. A finely bound, excellent copy of this analytical angling work, regarding Scotland. The first edition of this work. A standard work in the genre of Salmon angling. In a beautiful binding, with gilt stamping to the spine. Blind stamp to the title page for 'Office de Biologie', with a stock number stamp to the verso of title page. Illustrated, with a coloured frontispiece and three further coloured plates. With thirty-four black and white plates, in addition to eighteen maps. A profusely illustrated, and very detailed study. Calderwood notes to the preface that this is not merely a description of various rivers and Lochs of Scotland. He also discusses the conservation and improvement of salmon fisheries. Condition: In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Blind stamp to the title page for 'Office de Biologie', with a stock number stamp to the verso of title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Overall Condition: Near Fine.