{"product_id":"9781851246168","title":"Beautiful Shells","description":"Author: Mark Carnall\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781851246168\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bodleian Library Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1811, architect, stone mason and shell obsessive George Perry published a lavishly illustrated volume, his \u003ci\u003eConchology or the Natural History of Shells\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring 348 beautifully illustrated mollusc shells with descriptions of species, many of which were new to science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the effort that went into producing the work, at a time when 'conchophilia', or shell fancying, was at its height, Perry's \u003ci\u003eConchology \u003c\/i\u003eall but disappeared without a trace in the scientific literature, apparently actively supressed by the leading conchologists of the day and then cruelly mocked for decades afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book reproduces the stunning, exquisitely drawn and sometimes fanciful shell illustrations from this extraordinary forgotten volume. Following an introduction exploring our fascination with shells and their impact on human history, culture and science, each of the sixty-one colour plates is included alongside a description of notable shells and what is known of the mysterious organisms that make them. From the common limpet and razor clam to the valuable cowry and spectacular divine conch, the wide range of shells featured form a treasure trove of natural beauty from our oceans and shores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688014467230,"sku":"ADS-9781851246168","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781851246168.jpg?v=1775631146","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781851246168","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}