Shell life : an introduction to the British mollusca / by Edward Step ... ; with upwards of six hundred illustrations, 188 of which are prepared in colour by W. J. Stokoe
by Step, Edward (1855-1931)
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About This Item
London ; New York : Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1927. New Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 421 pages; Physical description; 421 p., [31] leaves of plates : ill. (many col.) ; 20 cm. Subject; Mollusks - Great Britain - Identification. Molluscs. Shells. Conchology.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- Shell life : an introduction to the British mollusca / by Edward Step ... ; with upwards of six hundred illustrations, 188 of which are prepared in colour by W. J. Stokoe
- Author
- Step, Edward (1855-1931)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London ; New York : Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd.
- Date Published
- 1927
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