Sea shells of the world : a guide to the better-known species of marine shells (original 1962; edition 1967)

by R. Tucker Abbott

Series: A Little Guide in Colour, Golden Guides (Nature)

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A guide for the identification of shells, including general information on mollusks and advice on shell collecting and study.

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Seashells of the World - A Guide to the Better-Known Species (Golden Nature Guides) by R. Tucker Abbott (1962)

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A neat little field guide. (

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I've had this one since I was a kid. Every year we vacationed on the coast of Maine and it proved invaluable in identifying our daily finds! (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
R. Tucker Abbott	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Zim, Herbert S.	—	main author	all editions	confirmed
Sandström, George	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Sandström, Marita	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Zim, Herbert S.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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A guide for the identification of shells, including general information on mollusks and advice on shell collecting and study.

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This introduction to the world of marine seashells emphasizes the most attractive and best known species. This guide will help you to identify, classify, and understand the beautiful shells you see and collect.

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