Fisherman with catch
Date
1879
Creator - Organisation
William Mackenzie, Publisher
Library reference
RCN45159
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 375mm
width (page): 278mm
width (page): 278mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Decorative design showing an angler in waders, carrying a large fish through reeds. The scene is contained within an oval framing device using a fin-shaped border, with swallows in flight. The title and author are printed as part of the design.
Detail from the front cover of the book British fresh-water fishes by W Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
Detail from the front cover of the book British fresh-water fishes by W Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
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