Contemporary full calf with gilt line border, spine in five compartments of raised gilt-lined bands and gilt-framed floral motifs, gilt red morocco title label on two, board edges and inner dentelles blind-tooled. , Size : 8vo. , Complete with 37 original hand-coloured engraved plates of various types of shells, accompanied by detailed descriptions in the text., P. (4), blank, frontis, title, printer?s imprint, dedication, blank, description of frontis, blank, contents vii-viii, introduction ix-xii, classification xiii-xv, blank, 1-207, printer?s imprint, advertisements (2), (4). Upper board hinges started, still bound with string to spine, corners bumped, lower board stained, browning to fore-edges of early and final leaves, however not affecting text and plates; a very good copy, text and plates are clean and crisp.

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Title: The Linnaean System of Conchology, Describing The Orders, Genera, and Species of Shells, Arranged into Divisions and Families: With a View to Facilitate the Student s Attainment of the Science. By John Mawe Author of Travels in Brazil; Treatise on Diamonds and Precious Stones; Familiar Lessons on Mineralogy and Geology; &c. &c. &c.
Publisher: Mawe, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown c. 1823., London
Publication Date: 1823
Binding: Hardcover

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.

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