1889, 1st, A HISTORY OF THE SCHUYLKILL FISHING COMPANY, STATE IN SCHUYLKILL, PA
$ 211.2
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1889, 1st, A HISTORY OF THE SCHUYLKILL FISHING COMPANY, STATE IN SCHUYLKILL, PA. Illustrated throughout with full-page plates. Laid in, is a typescript containing the recipe for Fish House Punch and a related newspaper clipping. A History of the Schuylkill Fishing Company of the State in Schuylkill 1732-1888 Philadelphia: Published by the Members of the State of Schuylkill 1889 First Edition Quarto, 446 pages, printer's original printed wraps. Illustrated throughout with full-page plates. Some edges remain unopened. Laid in, is a typescript containing the recipe for Fish House Punch and a related newspaper clipping. Wraps detached, spine cracked in several places, textblock in several pieces, chips and rips to the wraps, previous owner's inscription, some discoloration, else in good condition. A History of the Schuylkill Fishing Company of the State in Schuylkill, 1732–1888” is the authoritative chronicle of one of America’s oldest and most storied social clubs, a Philadelphia institution founded in 1732 and long celebrated for its traditions, rituals, and legendary Fish House gatherings. The volume traces the Club’s evolution from a colonial-era fishing society on the Schuylkill River into a uniquely American fraternity whose members included prominent merchants, statesmen, and civic leaders. Richly detailed with anecdotes, proceedings, membership rolls, and descriptions of the Club’s ceremonies—along with notes on its famed Fish House Punch—the book offers a vivid and sometimes humorous picture of early American leisure, food culture, and sociability. It remains an essential resource for anyone interested in Philadelphia history, early American social organizations, or the traditions surrounding the Schuylkill Fishing Company. Rare in the original printed wraps. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
