Rod and Line by Arthur Ransome

Post by **Mark** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:22 pm

Earlier this week I managed to purchase a 1935 Edition of Rod and Line by Arthur Ransome. It looks virtually unread and at just £35.00 a bargain I thought.

Julian · Post by **Julian** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:15 pm

Very nice purchase Mark :thumb:

Davyr · Post by **Davyr** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:25 pm

Blimey, Mark, that price was actually pretty steep - did you have a look on Abebooks first, or was it a spur-of-the-moment purchase?

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Searc ... e&x=73&y=8

Post by **Mark** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:56 pm

Looking at them Davyr they are all 1940's plus and don't sound as good condition as the one I have.

Anyhow what's a few quid extra for a 77 year old book, I'm happy with it. :D

Deaf Cat · Post by **Deaf Cat** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:30 pm

A good read, regardless of edition.

I thought of his "On tackle shops" this morning when, having popped into my local to get some bait, the assistant stopped me browsing by taking my money while his boss went out back to find it, and then when I asked advice on local rivers the boss responded, "No idea mate, I'm lakes only".

A pity in so many ways!

Post by **Mark** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:37 pm

Yes the first chapter 'On Tackle Shops' does remind me of the tackle shops I visited as a kid.

The VFC · Post by **The VFC** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:42 pm

One of my favourites this book - love your copy Mark (I only have a Medlar edition at present).
Jim

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