Beautiful shells : their nature, structure, and uses familiarly explained, with directions for collecting, cleaning, and arranging them in the cabinet : descriptions of the most remarkable species, and of the creatures which inhabit them : and explanations of the meanings of their scientific names, and of the terms used in conchology Adams, H. G. (Henry Gardiner), 1811 or 12-1881 creator text book London Groombridge and Sons 1855 1855
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ENG Series from cover. Includes index. The leaves of plates are bound at the front of the volume. The final 2 p. are publisher's advertisements. Collection and preservation Mollusks Popular works Shells QL405 .A234 1855 Young naturalist's library https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/15999 44040925 10.5962/bhl.title.15999 IAC