- Observations Regarding the Salmon Fishery of Scotland

Edinburgh, Bell & Bradfute, 1824 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of this very scarce work discussing salmon fisheries in Scotland, prompting the need of a change in legislation. The first edition of this work. An anonymously printed work, which looks at the Salmon Fishery of Scotland. This work discusses the stake-net mode of fishing, the regulation of the close-time and the necessity of a legislative revival of the antiquated statutes which were applicable at the time. Prior owner's inscription to the top of title page. Rebound in quarter morocco with paper-covered boards. Rebound in quarter morocco with paper-covered boards. Externally, very good, with damp staining to boards causing some cockling and discolouration. Light spotting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly cockled, with a touch of age toning. A few marks to the first few pages, including an ink inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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