Shells and Shell Collecting by S. Peter Dance 1972 Hardcover Edition

Description: Shells and Shell Collecting by S. Peter Dance (1972 Hardcover Edition)"Shells and Shell Collecting is a fantastic account of shells and the interesting, sometimes obsessive or compulsive people who collected them. Although it seems a little hard to imagine today, shell collecting was once the pursuit of barons and princes, who spent fantastic sums on shells like the Precious Wentletrap, Conus Cedonulli (the "Matchless Cone"), Glassy Nautilus, and Conus Gloriamaris (the "Glory of the Sea"). Some of those remain rare today, while others have since become common owing to the increased exploration of remote areas of the globe and great depths of the sea. You can get an affordable Precious Wentletrap on eBay today, even though it sold for more than 20 pounds in mid-eighteenth century London. All of the major collectors and men of science are discussed within." - Paul Buonaguro, Amazon Review "Wonderful book." - Viktor Wynd, Amazon ReviewVintage Hardcover / Measures 11.5" x 9" / Hamlyn / 1972 / Good Condition

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