Figures of non descript shells,
collected in the different voyages to the South Seas since the year 1764.
Published by Thomas Martyn ...

Description

Main Author

Martin, Thomas, active 18th century.

Language(s)

English ; French

Published

London, Sold [by the author] at his house, no. 16, Great Marlborough street, 1789.

Subjects

Shells.

Note

Sometimes called second edition. Published originally 1784-87, with title: The universal conchologist.
An "explanatory table" in each volume lists 40 plates for each volume, numbered consecutively 1-160; v. 4 has in addition plates numbered 161-172. Extra numbered plates 30₂, 72₂, 88*, 115₂d, 116₂d and 124* are also included. Vol. 1 has two unnumbered plates (medals) dated 1788 and 1792 respectively; plate 156 is attached to leaf.
Vols. II-IV are without title-pages or text.
Title and text in English and French.
Half-title preceding text: The universal conchologist. Le conchyliologiste universal.

Physical Description

4 v. in 2. col. front., 172 (i.e. 180) pl. (178 col.) 4 tab. 33 1/2 x 29 cm.

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