A Catalogue of the Shells Contained in the Collection of the Late Earl of Tankerville: Arranged According to the Lamarckian Conchological System; ... of Many New Species (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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ON the occasion of opening for public inspection the matchless and celebrated Collection of Shells formed with such exquisite judgment and taste by the late Earl of Tankerville, and now confided to me by his Lordship's executors, for sale, some explanation of the particular object in view, and of the manner in which we intend to proceed, may appear to be necessary.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extensive collection of shells, provides a detailed look at the author's lifetime of work and is an invaluable resource for any conchologist. It features more than 2,500 species, many of which are only known from imperfect descriptions, and many others, if they have been described at all, are with difficulty recognizable by the published descriptions. It is sure to be of interest to collectors and anyone with a passion for the study of shells, with the additional benefit of enhancing the knowledge and expertise of established experts in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333772970_0
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