THE SCALLOP. Studies of a Shell and its Influences on Mankind
by Cox Ian. edited By
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good++/No Jacket
- Seller
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
United Kingdom: The Shell Transport and Trading Company, 1957. This book was given free of charge to every shareholder in the Shell company in 1957 in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the firm's foundation. Although now known as an international oil company, the Samuel family who founded the business were originally involved in the importation and transportation od sea shells from the South Seas to Britain. In those days, shells were a popular form of decioration and were a collectable item. from these humble beginnings rose the world famour Shell oil company; hence this book. The book consists of a series of eight articles each about an aspect of the scallop shell. Thew whole book is sumptuously illustrated in colourand the red cloth borads are embossed with gilt shell decorations. . First Edition. Decorative Boards. Very Good++/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002777
- Title
- THE SCALLOP. Studies of a Shell and its Influences on Mankind
- Author
- Cox Ian. edited By
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good++
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Shell Transport and Trading Company
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1957
- Keywords
- Shells
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
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- First Edition
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