A curated catalog of Frederick Stearns’ shell duplicates, offered for sale or exchange with clear pricing and notes on condition and origin.
This edition gathers marine, land, and freshwater varieties from Japan, the Loo Choo Islands, Hawaii, Barbados, and more.
Discover a wide range of seashells once collected by a renowned conchologist. The list presents many specimens in duplicate, with prices and size notes. It also explains how to trade or buy, including how to describe what you offer in exchange. The material reflects Stearns’ extensive holdings and varied sources, arranged to help buyers and dealers place orders efficiently.
What you’ll find in this edition:
- Prices and variety notes for dozens of species across multiple families, from Sepiidae to Conidae and beyond.
- Original collecting localities and historical context for select lots, including Japan, Loo Choo, Hawaii, and the Barbadoes coast.
- Guidance on ordering, exchanging, and handling restraint in trading duplicates.
- References to plates and new species designations that guided early cataloging efforts.
Ideal for shell collectors, museum curators, and dealers seeking authentic duplicate shells with established values and provenance.