FALKUS, Hugh THE SEA TROUT , London: H.F.& G. Witherby Ltd, 1987.Illustrated by Wood Engravings. Limited / Signed Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. Narrow 4to Limited edition of 1000 copies signed by Falkus on half title page. Dust jacket complete, unclipped in clear protective sleeve, some fading to margins. Original blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling on spine (minor mark on upper cover). 20 pages clean and tight. This edition of The Sea Trout is limited to 1000 copies signed by Hugh Falkus. It is published in celebration of the author's 70th year and the 25th anniversary of the first publication of his book Sea Trout Fishing in 1962. This superbly written story of an intensely moving experience is the closest thing to poetry that he has written. Here, on his own river, amid excitement and suspense, is revealed to him his real feelings and personal philosophy. The four engravings by Christopher Wormell are printed from his original wood blocks together with the text, which has been printed by letterpress at The September Press. (Book ref. 127712) £99.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Charles Bossom , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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