Conchylia Insularum Britannicarum is a book written by William Turton in 1822. The book is a comprehensive guide to the shells found in the British Islands, systematically arranged for easy reference. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of each shell, along with information on their habitat, distribution, and characteristics. The book is divided into chapters based on the different types of shells, including gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods. It also includes a glossary of terms and an index for easy navigation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in marine biology or shell collecting, and is considered a classic work in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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