Describing and illustrating nearly 300 species of slug and snail found in Britain and North-West Europe this book includes notes on diagnostic characteristics, habitats and range. There is also general information on the whole species group: their structure, reproduction, habits and feeding. Designed to be an indentification guide for use in the field, the book has illustrations and distribution maps which enable anyone to identify the slugs and snails they see. The illustrations portray the intricate beauty of the snail's shells. Distribution maps of the whole of North-West Europe are provided for 276 separate species, and a further 116 maps show the detailed distribution of species within the British Isles.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001651261
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Describing and illustrating nearly 300 species of slug and snail found in Britain and North-West Europe this book includes notes on diagnostic characteristics, habitats and range. There is also general information on the whole species group: their structure, reproduction, habits and feeding. Designed to be an indentification guide for use in the field, the book has illustrations and distribution maps which enable anyone to identify the slugs and snails they see. The illustrations portray the intricate beauty of the snail's shells. Distribution maps of the whole of North-West Europe are provided for 276 separate species, and a further 116 maps show the detailed distribution of species within the British Isles. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001227530
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Seller: SN Books Ltd, Thetford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000493263
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 000219676X-11-1
Seller: Roger Lucas Booksellers, Horncastle, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st edition, 8vo, 288pp, colour & line illustrations, maps; illustrated laminated boards; VG Copy, no DJ as issued Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 49214
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:000219676X. Seller Inventory # 2383470
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Seller: David Ford Books PBFA, Cley-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardcover book . Pictorial cloth boards, no dustjacket as issued. 288pp. With 24 excellent colour plates painted by Gordon Riley, showing 408 snails and slugs; also 241 line drawings in text, and 392 distribution maps. Very Good+. clean and bright. Pictures available. Seller Inventory # 39084
Seller: David Ford Books PBFA, Cley-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Reprint , Hardcover book . Pictorial cloth boards, no dustjacket as issued. 288pp. With 24 excellent colour plates painted by Gordon Riley, showing 408 snails and slugs; also 241 line drawings in text, and 392 distribution maps. Very Good, clean and bright. Slight sunning to covers. Pictures available. Seller Inventory # 38374
Seller: Antiquariat Bernhardt, Kassel, Germany
Karton Karton. Condition: Sehr gut. 288 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Zust: Gutes Exemplar. Mit Vorbesitzereintrag, Ex Libris. Schneller Versand und persönlicher Service - jedes Buch händisch geprüft und beschrieben - aus unserem Familienbetrieb seit über 25 Jahren. Eine Rechnung mit ausgewiesener Mehrwertsteuer liegt jeder unserer Lieferungen bei. Wir versenden mit der deutschen Post. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 496. Seller Inventory # 499957
Seller: BUCHSERVICE / ANTIQUARIAT Lars Lutzer, Wahlstedt, Germany
Condition: gut. 1979. Land Snails of Britain & North-West Europe (Collins Field Guide) In englischer Sprache. pages. Seller Inventory # BN479078