Elements of Conchology, Or, an Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells

Mendes da Costa, Emanuel

Published by Benjamin White, London, 1776

About this Item

8vo. vi, 318 pp. Index. Later quarter calf, spine tooled in blind and gilt, marbled paper boards, vellum corner tips. Two folding charts, seven folding plates, uncolored. Plate III with erasures of contemporary notes, ownership name on title, crossed out, else this is a fine copy. Scarce and important contribution to the science of conchology. .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Conchology, Or, an Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells
• Publisher: Benjamin White, London
• Publication Date: 1776
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare Books