Index testaceologicus, an illustrated catalogue of British and foreign shells, containing about 2800 figures accurately coloured after nature, by W. Wood, F.R.S., F.L.S.
William Wood (Kendal 1774 - Ruislip 1857)
Category
Books
Date
1856
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 3231986
Summary
Bibliographic description
A newly and entirely revised edition, with ancient and modern appellations, synonyms, localities, etc., etc.. [2], xx, 234 p., frontis. plate (col.), plates (col.). ill.., plates. 8vo. Provenance: Inscribed: 'F. Mary Dickinson / from her father / 15th March 1897'. Binding: Mid nineteenth-century half green morocco and marbled paper over boards, spine with gilt shell device in compartments, lettered direct, marbled endpapers, gilt top edge.
Makers and roles
William Wood (Kendal 1774 - Ruislip 1857) Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley (1819-1899)