BROOKES, Samuel - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology. London: John and Arthur Arch, 1815. First edition of this...

BROOKES, Samuel - An Introduction to the Study of Conchology. London: John and Arthur Arch, 1815. First edition of this treatise on conchiliology by the English naturalist Samuel Brookes with the plates handcoloured at the time. 4to (285 x 218mm). 11 engraved plates in contemporary handcoloruing (text with some browning, foxing and staining in the upper margin). Modern half leather, gilt spine, uncut.