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Classic Natural History Prints: Shells
by Dance, S. Peter; Heppell, David
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good Plus
- ISBN 10
- 1851703926
- ISBN 13
- 9781851703920
- Seller
-
Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Studio Editions, 1991. 128pp, index, 60 full page color plates. Or green cloth in jacket. Jacket quite creased at top edge, 3cm tear at bottom rear spine fold, tiny scuff to bottom edge of rear board- internally excellent. A collection of 60 full page color plates by the great conchological artists over the ages. Plates are accompanied by descriptive text. A beautiful book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good Plus. Illus. by Various Artists. Folio.
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- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 050549
- Title
- Classic Natural History Prints: Shells
- Author
- Dance, S. Peter; Heppell, David
- Illustrator
- Various Artists
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1851703926
- ISBN 13
- 9781851703920
- Publisher
- Studio Editions
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1991
- Keywords
- Shells Seashells Molluscs Mallacology Conchology Illustration Cowrie Cone Murex Volute Snail
- Bookseller catalogs
- Natural History & Environment; Art; NATURE / Marine Life; NATURE / Seashells;
- Size
- Folio
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lawrence Jones
Biblio member since 2006
Ashmore, Queensland
About Lawrence Jones
I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.
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- First Edition
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