Coloured Illustrations Of the Shells Of Japan

204pp incl index. Edges yellowing, occasional foxing. Tape marks to inside covers front and back. Scuff marks to outside edges of slipcase. No dust jacket. Color and b+w illustrations and photographs. Text is in Japanese with Latin/English names and index of Latin names.

Osaka, Japan: Hoikusha, 1962. Enlarged & Revised Second Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good/VG- (slipcase). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 239pp.incl.index+adverts; HB green w/gilt--photo cover of shell; fine condition; import sticker ft.endpaper; clean,tight pgs. DJ coral w/blk.--photo cover; spine faded; sml.tears ft.flap. Slipcase tan w/dk.brwn.--photo cover; some dirt on covers; corners&edges rubbed; import sticker on cover. Sea… Read more about this item

Osaka, Japan: Hoikusha. Osaka: Hoikusha, 1955. Original Green Cloth, Pictorial Jacket, Slipcase; 204 Pp., 67 Color Photo Plates (Each Plate With Multiple Images Of Shells), 8.5 X 6 Inches. Text Primarily In Japanese, Though Each Entry Has English Language Descriptions, English Language Index, Fine / Very Good Dj But For Tape Reinforced Corners, Pictorial Slipcase Is Slightly Rubbed… Read more about this item