BROOKES, Samuel - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology

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Lot 116 | BROOKES, Samuel - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology
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BROOKES, Samuel - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology. London: John and Arthur Arch, 1815.

First edition of this treatise on conchiliology by the English naturalist Samuel Brookes with the plates handcoloured at the time.

4to (285 x 218mm). 11 engraved plates in contemporary handcoloruing (text with some browning, foxing and staining in the upper margin). Modern half leather, gilt spine, uncut.
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