Houghton,W.
British fresh-water fishes. 2 vols. London and others, Mackenzie (1879). Fol. With 41 col. wood engravings and numerous wood engravings in text. XXVI, 204 PP. Olwdbde. with gilt and black embossing as well as gilt edges. (best., chap. somewhat torn). Nissen, ZBI 2009 and fish books 78. Dean I, 605. first edition. - One of the most impressive works on freshwater fishes. - Contains splendid fish illustrations as well as beautiful vignettes with romantic views of British river landscapes. - Partly somewhat spotted resp. slightly waterstained, 2 plates with glued tears, inner joints brittle.
