Elements of Conchology: Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges, by W. S. W. Ruschenberger from the Text of Milne Edwards, and Achille Comte

Philadelphia: Grigg & Elliot, 1845. SCARCE. Hardcover. 12mo. Very Good. Brown leather backed beige paper covered boards with black title to front board and gilt rules to spine. Wear to exterior includes rubbing, light soiling, minor damp staining, and minor browning. Small black stain to spine. Bookplate to front pastedown. Minor damp stain to first 20 pages and last 15 pages (starting at the glossary). Foxing throughout though contents remain bright. Wonderful illustrations throughout.  114 pages + "Recommendatory Notices". OCE/060526