Elements of Conchology, Or, an Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells
- Hardcover
- London: Benjamin White, 1776
London: Benjamin White, 1776. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. 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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Details
Title
Elements of Conchology, Or, an Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells
Author
Mendes da Costa, Emanuel
Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Benjamin White: London
Date
1776
Edition
First edition