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VENNING, Mary Anne. Rudiments of Conchology:London : [1837]
Second edition (following the first of 1826) of this popular primer on shells, accompanied by beautiful hand-coloured illustrations. Venning compares the taxonomic systems of Linnaeus and Lamarck through a lively conversation between two children and their father. Titled "Conversations on Conchology" on the front cover, this edition aligns itself...Learn More
MARCET, Jane. Conversations for Children; On Land and Water.London : 1843
Third edition, revised and corrected, of this charming educational work on physical geography, structured as a dialogue between a mother and her children. The first edition was published in 1838.
Marcet (1769-1858) established the Conversations series in 1806 with Conversations on Chemistry, one of the first elementary science textbooks....Learn More
SOWERBY, George Brettingham. Popular British Conchology.London : 1854
First edition of this beautifully illustrated taxonomic guide. Sowerby (1788-1854) was a natural history dealer who published widely on shells. He was the son of the botanical artist James Sowerby.Learn More
HUXLEY, Thomas Henry. Critiques and Addresses.London : 1873
First edition, presentation copy, inscribed on the half-title: "John Evans esq, from his friend T. H. Huxley".
Huxley collaborated with Sir John Evans (1823-1908), the eminent archaeologist, in the administration of several learned societies in London, most notably the Royal Society. In 1873, Huxley was the society's biological secretary...Learn More
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