American Seashells, second edition, by R. Tucker Abbott. Published in 1974 by Van Norstrand Reinhold Company. The book covers the marine molluscs of the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of North America.
This is a 663 page reference book (including index) of all things mollusc and shell. It is filled with black and white photographs and illustrations, and 24 full color plates. There is a handy measuring guide for shells in the front and back of the book.
There is a minor notation in pen ink on the first inside page upper right corner (not visible in photos) and a few yellow highlightes of headings. 1 page has what appears to be a small piece of yellow tape on the page edge (tape measures 3/4" and wraps 1/4" around the page).
The book has it's original dust jacket in fair condition, noted in the photos above. The dust jacket has a length of masking tape along the bottom inside edge (seen in photo 9) which is causing some discoloration on the front of the dust jacket. The covers are in good condition, showing some minor wear to the head and tail of the spine and book corners, and minimal fading on the book cloth. The binding is strong and no inside turned corners or tears. I am only allowed 10 photos here. Please contact me if you would like to see additional pictures.
The book measures 8 3/4" x 11 1/4" and weighs more than 5 pounds. An excellent reference for hobbyists and professionals alike and would be invaluable to artists as well.
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Product code: American Seashells by R. Tucker Abbott Ph. D, second edition, 1974, vintage book, reference hotsell book