Melbourne University Press in Association with the National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: G. J. Browning. XVI, 476 pp., last blank, foreword by Charles W. Brazenor, director, National Museum of Victoria, preface an introduction by authors, bibliography, glossary and index. Within the text there are 486 black and white illustrations by G. J. Browning. Dark blue cloth with gilt coloured titles on spine. Plain text dustwrapper, pale pink background with black coloured titles on front panel and spine. In this book, both useful for a beginner and experts, are the detailed descriptions that cover all common species of Victorian shells together with their range and distribution. Corners slightly rubbed and shelf wear is evident on bottom edges of book. Slight loss colour to the top edge of the front panel as well, to a lesser degree to the back panel. Marks on both front and back panel are present. There are dust marks to the top paper edge and there are other marks to the other two edges. Some foxing spots to the ffep., as well previous owners name. Dustwrapper area is faded particularly on spine. Corners are rubbed and there is chipping along the top dustwrapper etches, worse on back panel with two small piece missing. Size: 4to 9Â¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: G. J. Browning. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Natural History -- Marine; Australia; Inventory No: 0100718. .

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0100718
Title: Marine Molluscs of Victoria
Author: Macpherson, J. Hope; & Gabriel, C. J
Illustrator: G. J. Browning
Format/Binding: Hardcover (Original Cloth)
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Melbourne University Press in Association with the National Museum of Victoria
Place of Publication: Melbourne
Date Published: 1962
Keywords: BZDB2 Marine Molluscs, Victoria, Sea Shells-Collecting, Victorian Species--Marine, Natural History History; Natural History -- Marine; Australia; G. J. Browning Unbranded Macpherson, J. Hope; & Gabriel, C. J Marine Molluscs of Victoria
Bookseller catalogs: Natural History -- Marine;

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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