Index Testaceologicus Or A Catalogue Of Shells Plus Supplement [Two Volumes]

William Wood

Published by W. Wood, London, 1925

About this Item

Copyright Dates Are 1825 And 1828 Second And First Editions, First Printings. William Wood. Index Testaceologicus Or A Catalogue Of Shells, British And Foreign. [Second Edition]. London: 1825-1828. 2 Volumes (Including The ?Supplement?), Small Octavo. Hand-Colored Engraved Plates. 19Th-Century Roan-Backed Cloth, Spines Lettered In Gilt. Red Covers Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Spines. Inside Gutters And Spines Reinforced Professionally.Book And Two Both Fly Leafs Missing. From The Collection Of Mr. Johnson (1925-2020) Was A Long Time Research Associate At Harvard?S Museum Of Comparative Zoology, Having Started As A Volunteer While Still In High School. He Published His First Scientific Article In 1941, At The Age Of 16, Beginning His Life As A Gentleman Scholar, An Amateur With A Worldwide Scholarly Reputation Who Produced More Than 50 Papers About Malacology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Index Testaceologicus Or A Catalogue Of Shells Plus Supplement [Two Volumes]
• Publisher: W. Wood, London
• Publication Date: 1925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 2 pounds