This set of Australian Marine Shells includes Part I and II which are also sold separately. The books describe and illustrate over 2400 species of Australian marine prosobranch gastropods. Both volumes contain information on habitat, synonymies, and comprehensive indexes, glossaries and references to studies on the taxonomy and biology of these creatures. With over 100 full-page colour plates, as well as numerous line drawings and colour photographs of live animals, these stunning books make an invaluable addition ot the library of any shell collector, marine scientist, or naturalist.
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Barry Wilson is a world authority on marine molluscs, and is a consultant to the public sector on marine and conservation matters.
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Seller: Wildside Books, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Two volumes. Volume 1 Prosobranch Gastropods, 408 pp, 44 colour plates each illustrating many species, drawings. Volume 2, Prosobranch Gastropods Part two, (Neogastropods,) 370 pp, 53 colour plates, drawings. Laminated boards (no dust wrapper was issued), a fine set.Book plate of B S Morton an authority on marine life of the South east Asian region. A very heavy set for which extra charges will be requested to ship overseas, outside of Europe these will be considerable. Seller Inventory # 8119
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Seller: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ as Issued. A beautiful crisp clean two volume hardcover set in fine condition. No DJs as issued. Includes slipcase in near fine condition with faint rubbing. OVERSIZED ITEM, NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON AMAZON. Seller Inventory # 051801
Seller: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A beautiful clean crisp two volume hardcover set in fine condition. DJ's in fine condition. Includes slipcase also in fine condition. PLEASE NOTE: NO OVERSEAS ORDERS ON AMAZON. ADDITIONAL POSTAGE CHARGES MAY APPLY ON OTHER SITES. Seller Inventory # 048876