Rudiments of Conchology: Intended as a Familiar Introduction to the Science. With Explanatory Plates, and References to the Collection of Shells in the British Museum

Venning, Mary Anne

Published by London: Darton and Harvey, 1837

About this Item

Rare original 1837 copy of "Rudiments of Conchology: Intended as a Familiar Introduction to the Science. With Explanatory Plates, and References to the Collection of Shells in the British Museum." The book is overall in fair condition with some repairs to the biding and other signs of wear and age. The covers have some moderate wear with some loss to the cloth at the extremities of the spine. The binding is sound. The interior is lightly toned from age with some occasional mild foxing. Along with that there may be the very occasional page with some kind of other minor imperfection, such as a tiny chip or tear, creased page corner, light bit of soiling, minor stain or marking, etc. The book measures approximately 7 3/4 inches by 4 5/8 inches and is 112 pages long and is illustrated with 10 hand colored plates.

Seller Inventory # 306611720402

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rudiments of Conchology: Intended as a Familiar Introduction to the Science. With Explanatory Plates, and References to the Collection of Shells in the British Museum
• Publisher: London: Darton and Harvey
• Publication Date: 1837
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair