This illustrated guide to more than 800 of the world's most interesting and collectable shells from all over the world show the major shell families in order to aid precise identification. It looks at their natural history, conservation, collection, significance and uses. The caption to each shell includes its Latin and common names, physical characteristics, availability, global location and habitat. Hints on collecting are combined with advice on conserving the habitats of these creatures.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. 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 # GOR003631233
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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 # GOR002702372
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Seller: Antiquariat ARS LIBRI, Andreas Lutz, Windeck, Germany
London, Mitchell 1989. 192 Seiten m. farbigen Abbildungen. Orig. Hardcover, Schutzumschlag, 8°. Sehr gut erhalten. Seller Inventory # B68670
Seller: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover with blue boards and pictorial dust jacket, first edition, 186 pages, 192gms, white endpapers. A beautifully photographed guide to more than 700 of the world's most interesting and collectable shells, with an introduction to the natural history of molluscs. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards and dust jacket are in good condition with only light shelf wear and scuffing, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Seller Inventory # NATANI1064
Seller: Le-Livre, SABLONS, France
Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60077105: 1989. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 192 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur dans le texte. Tampon illustré en page de garde (ex-libris). Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. Seller Inventory # RO60077105