Elements of Conchology: Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges, by W. S. W. Ruschenberger from the Text of Milne Edwards, and Achille Comte new york 5" open tear to top

5" open tear to top edge of front panel

BALT/062626

Ownership inscription to front cover

Flexible boards/stiff wraps

Elements of Conchology: Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges, by W. S. W. Ruschenberger from the Text of Milne Edwards, and Achille Comte new york 5" open tear to topPhiladelphia: Grigg & Elliot, 1845. SCARCE. Hardcover. 12mo. Very Good. Brown leather backed beige paper covered boards with black title to front board and gilt rules to spine. Wear to exterior includes rubbing, light soiling, minor damp staining, and minor browning. Small black stain to spine. Bookplate to front pastedown. Minor damp stain to first 20 pages and last 15 pages (starting at the glossary). Foxing throughout though contents remain bright.