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Lot 828 · Property From The Collection of Robert S Pirie Volumes I & II: Books and Manuscripts

the compleat angler or the contemplative man's recreation. being a discourse of fish and fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most anglers. london: t. maxey for rich. marriot, 1653

Walton, Izaak. 1593-1683.

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Estimate
$70,000–$100,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Property From The Collection of Robert S Pirie Volumes I & II: Books and Manuscripts, New York · 4 December 2015
Dimensions
141 x 91 mm
Record ID
TB-2026-4422437
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Walton, Izaak. 1593-1683., the compleat angler or the contemplative man's recreation. being a discourse of fish and fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most anglers. london: t. maxey for rich. marriot, 1653. Sotheby's, 4 Dec 2015, lot 828. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4422437.

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Walton, Izaak. 1593-1683., the compleat angler or the contemplative man's recreation. being a discourse of fish and fishing, not unworthy the perusal of most anglers. london: t. maxey for rich. marriot, 1653. Sotheby's, 4 Dec 2015, lot 828. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4422437.

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From the same sale Property From The Collection of Robert S Pirie Volumes I & II: Books and Manuscripts · Dec 2015

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