Geological Ancestors of the Brook Trout and recent saibling forms from which it evolved

News York: Published for The Anglers' Club of New York by Tobias A. Wright [150, Bleecker Street, New York], 1916. First edition, no. 53 of an edition of 300 numbered and signed copies. Portrait, two plates in black and white, and eight plates of trout in color. 1 vols. 8vo. Original green calf, gilt lettered quatrain from Tennyson's "The Brook" on upper cover beneath an inset landscape photograph. Spine faded and slight wear to extremities, small circular loss on upper cover at left of photograph. Very good. First edition, no. 53 of an edition of 300 numbered and signed copies. Portrait, two plates in black and white, and eight plates of trout in color. 1 vols. 8vo. G.M.L. La Branche to R.B. Marston. A most interesting book, partly scientific, partly lyrical (the author, a distinquished physician, includes samples of his poetry) which moves from a discussion of early angling books, through the characteristics of the ideal angler, to the discovery of a new species of trout at Lake Sunapee, NH, and from there to the ancestors and lines of evolution of the Salmonid race. A rare and sought-after work, and the first book published by The Anglers' Club of New York.
Quackenbos has inscribed this copy on the flyleaf: "With best wishes for the / fishing season / John D. Quackenbos / April 17th, 1916." On the pastedown, another member (and a well known angling author) has inscribed the book to the editor of the Fishing Gazette: "To R.B. Marston Esq. with the compliments of one of his American friends, George M.L. La Branche May 1916"

With an example of the 3 pp. printed prospectus for the book tipped in at the first blank. Subscriptions to be received by Dr. J. G. Fulton, 116 West 50th Street. Bruns Q1