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[HAND-COLORED PLATES]. [NEW, Edmund H. (1871-1931), illustrator]. WALTON, Izaak (1593-1683) and COTTON, Charles (1630-1687). The Compleat Angler. Edited and with an Introduction by Richard Le Gallienne. London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1897. 4tos. Photogravures of Walton and Cotton, and profusely illustrated with hand-colored head and tail pieces by New. 2 volumes. 257; [442] pp. Bound in contemporary three-quarter red levant morocco over marbled boards, spines paneled, ruled, and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, top edges gilt, marbled endleaves (spines and board edges darkened, some wear to bindings, hinges just starting, occasional soiling in text). Very good. FIRST LE GALLIENNE EDITION, LARGE PAPER COPY WITH MOST OF THE HEAD AND TAILPIECES HAND-COLORED.