The Spirit of the Pond Tom O’Reilly Signed 1st Edition 1996 Fishing HC DJ
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A signed first edition of The Spirit of the Pond by Tom O’Reilly, an illustrated account of a year spent observing and fishing the author’s favorite ponds in Cornwall.
First published by Macmillan in 1996, with the complete number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 confirming the first printing. The book is signed “Tom O’Reilly” in black ink across the front free endpaper. The signature is not independently authenticated but matches the name of the author and is presented as shown in the photographs.
O’Reilly combines angling memories, natural-history observations, and his own illustrations while following the changing seasons and wildlife of the pond. The book was praised by noted anglers and writers Chris Yates and Nick Fisher.
Title: The Spirit of the Pond
Author and Illustrator: Tom O’Reilly
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication Year: 1996
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
ISBN: 9780333649329
Original UK Price: £12.99
Language: English
Special Feature: Signed by the author
Condition: Good overall condition with age-related wear. Foxing is present along the page edges, including noticeable spotting on the top edge, with scattered foxing on the endpapers, title and copyright pages, and some interior margins. The dust jacket has light surface soiling, spotting, edge wear, and small marks. The hardcover has light corner and spine-end wear. Binding remains secure, and the text and illustrations are generally clean and readable aside from the scattered foxing. No additional writing or highlighting noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact signature and condition.
A collectible signed first printing for readers and collectors of British angling literature, carp and coarse fishing, nature writing, and illustrated sporting books. The exact copy shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4
The Spirit of the Pond Tom O’Reilly Signed 1st Edition 1996 Fishing HC DJ
$75.00
First published by Macmillan in 1996, with the complete number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 confirming the first printing. The book is signed “Tom O’Reilly” in black ink across the front free endpaper. The signature is not independently authenticated but matches the name of the author and is presented as shown in the photographs.
O’Reilly combines angling memories, natural-history observations, and his own illustrations while following the changing seasons and wildlife of the pond. The book was praised by noted anglers and writers Chris Yates and Nick Fisher.
Title: The Spirit of the Pond
Author and Illustrator: Tom O’Reilly
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication Year: 1996
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
ISBN: 9780333649329
Original UK Price: £12.99
Language: English
Special Feature: Signed by the author
Condition: Good overall condition with age-related wear. Foxing is present along the page edges, including noticeable spotting on the top edge, with scattered foxing on the endpapers, title and copyright pages, and some interior margins. The dust jacket has light surface soiling, spotting, edge wear, and small marks. The hardcover has light corner and spine-end wear. Binding remains secure, and the text and illustrations are generally clean and readable aside from the scattered foxing. No additional writing or highlighting noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact signature and condition.
A collectible signed first printing for readers and collectors of British angling literature, carp and coarse fishing, nature writing, and illustrated sporting books. The exact copy shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4