[Rarebooks] FS: Da Costa's illustrated "Elements of Conchology" London: 1776

[Karmbooks at aol.com]

(NATURAL HISTORY) Da Costa, Emanuel Mendes. ELEMENTS OF CONCHOLOGY: or, an 
Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells. With Seven Plates, Containing 
Figures of Every Genus of Shells. London: Printed for Benjamin White. 1776. First 
ed. viii,(4),318pp. Index. Illustrated with 7 copper engraved folding 
plates and 2 folding taxonomic tables. Orig. calf, a bit worn, nicely rebacked, 
black calf spine label. Engraved armorial bookplate on front pastedown. 
Ownership signature at head of title dated 1794.     $450.00 (trade discount 
allowed)

Kenneth Karmiole, Bookseller, Inc.
P.O. Box 464
Santa Monica, CA 90406
Tel. (310) 451-4342; Fax. (310) 458-5930
Email: karmbooks at aol.com