American Seashells

American Seashells published by D Van Nostrand Co Inc, Jonesboro, AR, Mar 1958. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 541 Pgs. The New Illustrated Naturalist. By R Tucker Abbott, MS, Pilsbry Chair of Malacology Academy of natural Sciences of Philadelphia with photographs by Frederick M Bayer, BS, US National Museum Smithsonian Institution. The conchologist will find that the 1500 species discussed or illustrated within these pages include every kind of shell likely to be found in shallow waters, whether collecting is done in Labrador, Florida or along the western shores from Alaska to Lower California. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 10584.