The William’s Collection Of Shells: A Brief Account Of The Conchological Cabinet Of Mrs. Alice L. Williams (1908) - Tapa blanda

George Halcott Chadwick

 
9781120208255: The William’s Collection Of Shells: A Brief Account Of The Conchological Cabinet Of Mrs. Alice L. Williams (1908)
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ISBN 10: 1120208254 ISBN 13: 9781120208255
Editorial: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Sinopsis

The William’s Collection of Shells is a book written by George Halcott Chadwick in 1908. The book provides a brief account of the conchological cabinet of Mrs. Alice L. Williams. The cabinet is a collection of various types of shells and mollusks from around the world. The book describes the history and significance of the collection, as well as the various species of shells and mollusks included in it. The author also provides information on the classification, structure, and anatomy of the shells, making it a useful resource for those interested in the study of conchology. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs of the shells, making it an attractive addition to any collection of natural history books. Overall, The William’s Collection of Shells is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of shells and mollusks, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of conchology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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From one of many notices from well known conchologists sent to Mrs. Williams. A pril 24, 1908. In my article in the magazine I did not have space to describe the many different points in which your Conchological Collection is unique, and stands out so prominently and you might almost say alone, among the great world collections. It is unique in the lavish abundance of the most beautiful and costly specimens of each leading family. For instance, take the A urantias, the Scottii, and Decipiens, and very many other rare species of the Cypraeidae, all represented by numerous specimens. The same may be said of the pal ma roseas, the rotas and tenuispinas of the Muricidae, and the imperialis, and junonias of the Volutidae. Most collectors would be satisfied with one specimen of these rare shells, but your collection by having numerous specimens, shows all the variations of form and coloring found in each species, and each one is the finest that can be procured. It is also unique in having so many of the less showy families as fully represented in species as the more beautiful favorites. For instance, the Clansilias, the Neritas, Marginellas, Columbellas and many more too numerous to mention, although small and varying little in form, are as fully represented in species as the larger and more popular families. This makes the collection peculiarly valuable from a scientific point of view. Then it is unique as to the varieties and extremely choice things it contains. For instance, the Conus gloria maris, which is if I remember rightly, a finer specimen than the one in the British Museum for which, Edgar Smith the Curator told me, they paid five hundred dollars, and which has been specially noted in conchological literature for over a hundred years. The Conus cervus, cedo-nulli, rhododendron and almost numberless others in that family are fine examples of rarity and b
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Editorial
Kessinger Publishing
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1120208254
ISBN 13 
9781120208255
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
88
Contacto del fabricante
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