AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF CONCHOLOGY: Including Observations on the Linnean Genera, and on the Arrangement of M. Lamarck; A Glossary, and A Table of English Names. Illustrated with Coloured Plates. By Samuel Brookes, F.L.S.

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4to. 10.75 x 8.75. vii + [i] + 164 pp. Bound in half calf over original marbled boards; spine later rebacked with raised bands with contrasting maroon morocco title label, gilt. Extremities a little worn and scattered foxing throughout, the plates, however being in a clean condition; otherwise a very good copy. Bookplate. Illustrated by ii engraved plates, 9 of which are hand coloured. A study of the various families of molluscs, with a glossary of Latin terms, by Samuel Brookes, FLS (d.1838). It examines the taxonomic arrangements of the genera, by both Linnaeus and Lamarck (1744-1819, the great French naturalist and taxonomist, who made a study of invertebrate classification, including shells. Beautifully illustrated by hand coloured plates. NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE SHELLS NATURAL HISTORY MARITIME 19TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE. N° de ref. del artículo 27186

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