WALTON (Izaak) & COTTON (Charles). The Complete Angler, or The Contemplative Man's Recreation. London, Henry G. Bohn, 1856. 2 parts in one in-8° volume (115 x 175 mm), blond calf, gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). "With the Lives of the Authors, and variorum Notes, Historical and Practical. Edited by Edward Jesse, Esq. To which are added papers on Fishing-Tackle, Fishing Stations, etc. By Henry G. Bohn. 26 engraved plates. Ex-libris "E. D." on back cover. First edition given by Edward JESSE, Westwood & Satchell, 318.