Marine Molluscs of Victoria

MacPherson, J. Hope, & Gabriel, C. J.

Published by Melbourne University Press, Victoria, 1962

About this Item

"The simple collecting of sea-shells is a fascinating pastime that gives untold pleasure to thousands of people. .this handbook is generally simple and non-technical enough for the newcomer, but it contains much information that the specialist will find worth while. Detailed descriptions and approximately 500 illustrations cover all the common species of Victorian shells, together with their range and distribution. A systematic list of the remaining species is given with their authors and recorded Victorian localities. There is a definition of each family and of the principal genera including the author of the genus and type species." --- Handbook No. 2. National Museum of Victoria. Drawings by G. J. Browning. --- Ex Library: Withdrawn Stamp on Half-Title and rear free endpaper, library stamp on Title Page, p. 475 (last Index). --- Original dark blue cloth boards, lettered gilt on spine (25.3 cm height). Sticky tape traces. Front free endpaper excised. Half-Title previously cut out and reattached. Traces of library label rear pastedown. Pages browning. Printed dustwrapper, faded on spine, now protected. Pp. xv (i bl verso) 476 (last colophon) including Foreword (by Charles W. Brazenor, Director, National Museum of Victoria), Preface, Introduction, Bibliography, Glossary, Index. 486 Figures. I: Amphineura (Chitons) II: Gastropoda (Univalves) III: Scaphopoda (Tusk Shells) IV: Pelecypoda (Bivalves) V: Cephalopoda (Many-Armed Molluscs). Seller Inventory # 020919

Bibliographic Details

Title: Marine Molluscs of Victoria

Publisher: Melbourne University Press, Victoria

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good