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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