Catalogue Of The Conchifera Of Bivalve Shells In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 1: Veneridae, Cyprinidae And Glauconomidae (1853)

By: John Edward Gray

Book Overview

Catalogue Of The Conchifera Of Bivalve Shells In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 1: Veneridae, Cyprinidae And Glauconomidae (1853) is a book written by John Edward Gray. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of the collection of bivalve shells in the British Museum, specifically focusing on the Veneridae, Cyprinidae, and Glauconomidae families. The book provides a detailed description of each shell, including its scientific name, physical characteristics, and habitat. The author also includes illustrations of each shell, making it an invaluable resource for conchologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the study of bivalve shells. The book was originally published in 1853 and remains a classic reference work in the field of malacology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164598260
• ISBN13: 9781164598268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"