SOWERBY, G.B

A Conchological Manual

London: Henry G. Bohn, 1842. Second Edition. Full leather. vi, [1], 313 followed by 28 plates, two folding tables. Marbled page ends. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Full polished leather with black morocco title label lettered in gilt. Spine with five raised bands and gilt decorated compartments, some rubbing to boards and outer hinges, previous name and bookplates. Near Fine. Item #13154

An introduction into the science of conchology. "Considerably Enlarged and Improved" from first edition.

Price: $300.00