All 6,500 known species of marine mollusks living in the waters adjacent to North America are listed, and over 3,000 kinds are illustrated and described in detail. Over 14,000 items are indexed. There are more than 4,000 black and white illustrations and twenty-four color plates.
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Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
reprint).Quarto,541 pp.,color plates, text illustrations, tape marks, very good copy in dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # 978
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Stephen White Books, Bradford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000080735
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0442202288I5N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0442202288I5N00
Seller: Swan Trading Company, GEORGETOWN, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Missing. Second Edition. Hardcover ex-library with typical marks shows moderate cover wear. No jacket. Text is unmarked. Ships FAST! Seller Inventory # 2608220077
Seller: Dogwood Books, Rome, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. The dustjacket shows some edgewear with creasing to the front flap and age toning to the rear panel. The binding is sound. Seller Inventory # 039046
Seller: Newbury Books, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd. toning to edges of text block, dust jacket with soiling to back panel. Dust jacket in clear protector. All 6,500 known species of marine mollusks living in the waters adjacent to North America are listed, and over 3,000 kinds are illustrated and described in detail. Over 14,000 items are indexed. There are more than 4,000 black and white illustrations and twenty-four color plates. 663pp 5.16lb 11.2x9.0x1.8in. Seller Inventory # 25479
Seller: George Kent, Bookseller, Silverhill, AL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. This massive second edition of 603 pages is inscribed and dated on the fep and again on the title page,SIGNED TWICE. Profusely illustrated with a full color section, the book is tight, bright, and clean. The only marking found is the previous owner's book plate on the inside front cover and a tiny black dot on the top edge. There is shelf wear on the bottom edges probably caused by its size and weight. The dust jacket has edge wear and a bit of wear along the bottom edge. As an extra bonus, there are full color cards of shells from Dover Scientific Co. and 4 photographs of shells and where they were found.l The book is very good minus. Because of its size and weight, shipping will be a bit more than the standard stated $4.50. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 21538
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2350grams, ISBN:0442202288. Seller Inventory # 5789299
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Paradox Books USA, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Oversized Hardcover (thick Quarto) with dust jacket - full turquoise cloth over boards with gold lettering stamped on spine and front. Glossy illustrated turquoise DJ. Sewn binding. 663 pages, with illustrations, bibliography, and index. 2nd Edition, 1st Printing. Inscribed and SIGNED by the author on the ffep ("Best wishes and personal regards to Ruth Ostheimer from the author R. Tucker Abbott 1975"). An illustrated bookplate of J. Ostheimer (John, Ruth's son) is loosely tipped in on the title page. CONDITION: Book VERY GOOD, binding square and tight, with most pages bright and unmarked; Chapter I (Systematics of the Mollusca) has underlining in ink on 4 pages, remaining pages of text are free of marks. Book has a strong musty odor, but no signs of mildew or water damage. DJ VERY GOOD, edges worn, especially at top and base of spine; one-inch chip and four-inch repaired closed tear at top front of spine, corners with small chips; not clipped, protected in a clear archival (Mylar) cover. CONTENT: All 6,500 known species of marine mollusks living in the waters adjacent to North America are listed, and over 3,000 kinds are illustrated and described in detail. Over 14,000 items are indexed. There are more than 4,000 black and white illustrations and twenty-four color plates. The inscription of this book refers to Ruth Margargle Ostheimer, who collected specimens with the author on several expeditions of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, of which her husband (Alfred James Ostheimer III) was a trustee and benefactor. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003074