A Popular History of the Mollusca; Comprising a Familiar Account of their Classification, Instincts, and Habits, and of the Growth and Distinguishing Characters of their Shells.

Published by Reeve and Benham, London, 1851

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Seller: William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society

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Half green-to-brown Morocco over marbled boards. Eighteen hand-colored lithographs by W. Wing. Marbled endpapers and edges. Gilt title and detailing to spine. Mary Roberts was an English author who published fifteen books, most of which related to natural history, with this title being her last. She was the granddaughter of botanist Thomas Lawson and was one of the rare female naturalists of the 19th century. Wear to corners (see image) and head and tail. Front hinge re-attached, but nonetheless sound. No previous owners' names or other markings. 5 x 6.25 in.

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Title
A Popular History of the Mollusca; Comprising a Familiar Account of their Classification, Instincts, and Habits, and of the Growth and Distinguishing Characters of their Shells.
Author
Mary Roberts
Publisher
Reeve and Benham, London
Publication year
1851
Condition
Very Good
Illustrator
W. Wing
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Natural History, Women

William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society

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We have a large, nicely furnished shop with rolling ladders on 16 ft by 90 ft bookcases just a couple miles from both the Florida Turnpike & I 95 exits, or on the net at oldfloridabookshop.com.

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