Click for full-size.
An introduction to the study of Conchology: Including observations on the Linnaean genera, and on the arrangement of M.Lamark; a glossary, and a table of English names.
by Brookes, Samuel
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
4to. Pp. 164. Recent dark green half morocco, gilt decorated spine, marbled boards, new endpapers. With nine fine hand coloured plates with tissue guards and two plain plates. The page edges are discoloured and there are a few light spots of foxing on the title page and preface and occasionally in the text. The colour plates are clean and the two plain plates have no tissue guards and are slightly discoloured.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Isabelline Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9994
- Title
- An introduction to the study of Conchology
- Author
- Brookes, Samuel
- Illustrator
- Samuel Brookes
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John and Arthur Arch
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1815
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- brookes conchology
Terms of Sale
Isabelline Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Isabelline Books
Biblio member since 2011
Penryn, Cornwall
About Isabelline Books
I specialize in books on ornithology with some other Natural History. Two catalogues on ornithology are published annually.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Frequently asked questions
The Importance of Dust Jackets
Is the dust jacket of a book worth holding on to? Consider its form, its function, and its beauty. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection.
Is your family bible valuable?
While they may have sentimental value, bibles passed down through the family are not often worth a lot of money. Learn more...
