Beautiful Shells; Their Nature, Structure, and Uses Familiarly Explained, With Directions for Collecting, Cleaning, and Arranging Them in the Cabinet and Descriptions of the Most Remarkable Species. [FINE LEATHER BINDING]
Language: English
Published by London: Groombridge and Sons, 1871
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: MFR RARE BOOKS, Edinburgh, United KingdomMFR RARE BOOKS
AbeBooks seller since July 31, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 345.29
Quantity: 1 available
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REPRINT. Leather-bound; hardcover; octavo (18.5 x 12.5 x 2 cm); pp. [4], 156 + 8 leaves of colour plates. English text. Handsomely bound in full calf gilt; all page edges gilt; marbled page edges; illustrated with eight coloured plates and numerous engravings in the text. Printed by Simmons & Botten. Condition: VERY GOOD. Binding tight and secure, the hinges and joints intact. Covers and contents well-preserved, some light sporadic fox spots, the plates largely clean. Gift inscription to front endpaper. A lovely copy.
Seller Inventory # MFR1244
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Beautiful Shells; Their Nature, Structure, and Uses Familiarly Explained, With Directions for Collecting, Cleaning, and Arranging Them in the Cabinet and Descriptions of the Most Remarkable Species. [FINE LEATHER BINDING]
- Author
- HENRY GARDINER ADAMS
- Publisher
- London: Groombridge and Sons
- Publication year
- 1871
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Seller catalogs
- Academic, Fine Bindings, Non-Fiction
MFR RARE BOOKS
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since July 31, 2024
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
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| First item | US$ 26.82 | US$ 60.34 |
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MFR Rare Books supplies a wide range of rare books. We have developed a reputation for the exceptional variety and quality of our inventory. We strive carefully to describe every item we offer with the accuracy and authority that will allow our customers to make purchases from us with confidence and satisfaction. Whatever your particular interests are—literary classics, landmarks in the history of ideas, monumental accounts of life, nature and exploration, exquisite decorative bindings and sets, adored children’s books, signed and association copies—MFR Rare Books can help you build your collection or find the perfect gift. …
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Antiquarian, literary classics, collectables and academic.Seller's business information
MFR Rare Books Limited
5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH2 4AN
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