A Catalogue of the Shells Contained in the Collection of the Late Earl of Tankerville: Arranged According to the Lamarckian Conchological System (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Brettingham Sowerby

 
9781332970964: A Catalogue of the Shells Contained in the Collection of the Late Earl of Tankerville: Arranged According to the Lamarckian Conchological System (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a landmark shell catalogue that pairs science with history, featuring the Tankerville collection in taxonomic arrangement.

This edition presents the shells collected by the late Earl of Tankerville, arranged according to the Lamarckian conchological system. It includes an introductory analysis of the collection, notes on the plan for public inspection and sale, and an appendix with descriptions of many new species. The text is complemented by several coloured plates that illustrate selected shells.

  • A detailed, historically grounded catalogue of nearly 2,500 species
  • Explanations of taxonomy and the author’s approach to Lamarckian genera
  • Descriptions of newly identified species alongside classic references
  • Several coloured plates to aid identification and appreciation
Ideal for readers of conchology, natural history, and historical scientific catalogs, as well as collectors and researchers seeking a window into 19th‑century shell work.

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