Special Collections at the College of Charleston’s Addlestone Library recently received a stunning collection of angling and sporting books compiled by Dr. Greville A.G. Haslam and published between the 17th and early 20th century in Great Britain and the United States. Donated to the College by Howard and Mary Phipps, the collection boasts more than 2,250 titles, a significant addition to the library’s already notable natural history collection. Selected works are currently on display highlighting the multifaceted appeal of Haslam’s library, including a sampling of finely crafted book bindings, various editions of Walton’s The Complete Angler, sporting and hunting treasures, angling literature, and examples of the marginalia and bookplates of previous owners. For more information please visit the Friends of the Library Blog.
