Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic. First Series. Vol. VII. Terebridae, Cancellariidae, Strombidae, Cypraeidae, Ovulidae, Cassidae, Doliidae.
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Seller: Hermann L. Strack, Loguivy Plougras, FranceHermann L. Strack
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309 p., 75 lithographed pls, contemporary hcalf (rebacked, worn - not an attractive binding). Library stamps (perforation stamp) and markings (ex Library State University of Iowa).A rare copy of this important monograph of these well known families that are very popular with shell collectors. The Terebridae have 12 plates, Cancellaridae 7, Strombidae 12, Cypraeidae (including Triviidae) 23, Pediculariidae and Ovuliidae 5, Doliidae 6, and Cassididae 10.Many species (including types) are here for the first time depicted. The First series of the Manual of Conchology is a great rarity. Only about 65 (of 250) copies were sold to the general public.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Manual of Conchology, Structural and Systematic. First Series. Vol. VII. Terebridae, Cancellariidae, Strombidae, Cypraeidae, Ovulidae, Cassidae, Doliidae.
- Author
- Tryon, G.W.
- Publication year
- 1885
Hermann L. Strack
Loguivy Plougras, France
AbeBooks seller since February 6, 2014
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