The natural history of British shells

Made:
circa 1850

The natural history of British shells including figures and descriptions of all the species hitherto discover'd in Great Britain systematically arranged. [ca.1850. Attributed to William Dunn Longstaff. 2 vols., each bearing signature of W.L. Longstaff on title page. /1 vol.2 comprises 207 numbered leaves of which 147 bear ink and colour wash drawings (some leaves contain numerous drawings); /2 vol.1 contains ms. descriptions of those drawings. Faintly written in pencil beneath title is 'in the Linnean manner']

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
1997-332
Measurements:
: 250 x 205 mm
type:
volumes
credit:
Science Museum Library