William Hamilton Maxwell — Highlands and Islands

London, George Routledge & Co, 1852. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of William Hamilton Maxwells' account of his time as a fly fisherman travelling in Scotland. The first edition of this work.Complete in two volumes.William Hamilton Maxwell's sequel to 'Wild Sports of the West', a topographical exploration of the Highlands of Scotland told through the author's experiences as a fly fisherman.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece.Half-title present to each volume. In the original publisher's cloth binding, rebacked with the original boards and spines restored. Externally, generally smart, with some minor marks to the boards and spines. Evidence of former loss to the spines. Light bumping to the extremities. Ink mark to the rear pastedown and endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .