Freshwater Fishes of
the British Isles Freshwater Fishes of
the British IslesCompiled by A. Laurence Wells, 1941. Described 82 species with notes on habits, distribution and angling quality. Rewritten by T.B. Bagenal 1970. The excellent original plates lasted the lifetime of the book.
Printed from 1941 to 1978 inclusive.
153 pp + 6 pp blank 'notes'. 76 illustrations, in colour and black & white.
There are 24 known print variations, no laminated covers
There also 6 different dustjacket fronts.
In the latter part of 1954, the word British Isles was removed from the title and renamed Freshwater Fishes
It was in print for over 30 years, with approximately 200,00 copies sold.
The book illustrated is 1954 edition Ref.no.981.154
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