1885 309 p., 75 lithographed pls, contemporary hcalf (rebacked, worn - not an attractive binding). Library stamps (perforation stamp) and markings (ex Library State University of Iowa).A rare copy of this important monograph of these well known families that are very popular with shell collectors. The Terebridae have 12 plates, Cancellaridae 7, Strombidae 12, Cypraeidae (including Triviidae) 23, Pediculariidae and Ovuliidae 5, Doliidae 6, and Cassididae 10.Many species (including types) are here for the first time depicted. The First series of the Manual of Conchology is a great rarity. Only about 65 (of 250) copies were sold to the general public.
1885 309 p., 75 lithographed pls, somewhat later full cloth (spine with gilt title, date and lines). A very good, clean copy.A rare copy of this important monograph of these well known families that are very popular with shell collectors. The Terebridae have 12 plates, Cancellaridae 7, Strombidae 12, Cypraeidae (including Triviidae) 23, Pediculariidae and Ovuliidae 5, Doliidae 6, and Cassididae 10. The plates are grouped with each monograph, and not as usually all together at the end of the book.Many species (including types) are here for the first time depicted. The First series of the Manual of Conchology is a great rarity. Only about 65 (of 250) copies were sold to the general public.
1935 208 p., several figs, 4 col. pls, roy. 4to, new red cloth (original printed covers bound in, front cover somewhat foxed and chipped). Uncut copy and well bound copy. Published in: Mémoires du Musée royal d'Histoire Naturelle de Belgique.
1935-1939 827 p., num. figs, 22 (9 col.) pls, roy. 4to, paperbound. Unopened copy. Published in: Mémoires du Musée royal d'Histoire Naturelle.
1935-1937 Two volumes in two. 492 [208, 284] p., 7 [4, 3] full colour plates, roy. 4to. Original uniform printed wrappers.Includes some of the most beutiful and collectable families. Uncut. Stamps on front wrappers, edges a bit frayed, as usual; internally clean. A very good set.
1935-1939 Four parts in two. 208, 284, 209, 126 p., 22 (9 coloured) plates, 1 map, roy. 4to, modern grey cloth with gilt lettered leather labels on spines.Well-illustrated paper based on material collected during a scientific expedition in what is now Indonesia. Published in: Mémoires du Musée royal d'Histoire Naturelle. One plate with repaired marginal tear, else very good set with original covers bound in. Ex library Guido Poppe (with his signature).
1935 208 p., several figs, 4 col. pls, roy. 4to, paperbound (upper end spine taped, lower end spine missing small piece of paper covering). Published in: Mémoires du Musée royal d'Histoire Naturelle de Belgique.
1981 106 cards.Only 60 packs of cards were issued between 1973 and 1992 and many of those are no longer available. Each card (12.5 x 8 cm) briefly describes one species and gives a figure or photograph of it (numerous type specimens were depicted). These cards have proved a useful tool for identification and have been praised by both amateur and professional malacologists.