Shell Collecting
An Illustrated History
by S. Peter Dance
1966,
Univ. of Calif, 344 pages and 33 b/w plates, 3 color plates and
numerous text drawings and figures, cloth binding, with dust jacket,
5.25 by 8.25 inches (13 by 21.cm)
A
delightful and informative look at the history of shells and shell
collectors from pre-historic times through the middle of the 20th
century. Included in the book are discussions of some of the important
collectors and collections, the books that form the basis of our
knowledge today and some of the "famous" shells that are all part of
what makes the hobby so fascinating to so many people today. This book
is guaranteed to be both entertaining and informative to novices and to
advanced collectors. Used copy in very good condition, bookplate of
previous owner on flyleaf, jacket is price clipped and has some sines
or wear, now covered in mylar sleeve.
