The Conchological Illustrations Or, Coloured Figures Of All The Hitherto Unfigured Recent Shells

The Conchological Illustrations Or, Coloured Figures Of All The Hitherto Unfigured Recent Shells

George Brettingham Sowerby

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
ISBN:
9781247567860
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The Conchological Illustrations is a detailed study of mollusks and their shells by George Brettingham Sowerby. This comprehensive work provides colored figures of all the hitherto unfigured recent shells, offering a valuable resource for naturalists, collectors, and researchers. The illustrations showcase the beauty and diversity of these marine creatures, highlighting the intricate patterns and colors of their shells. Sowerby’s meticulous attention to detail makes this book an enduring contribution to the field of conchology, appealing to anyone with an interest in natural history and marine biology. This historical work captures a moment in the study of the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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