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4 Engraving of shells by George B Sowerby 1852

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4 Engraving of shells by George B Sowerby 1852

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Description

These engraving are hand-coloured plates from A Conchological Manual by George Brettingham Sowerby. Published by Henry G. Bohn, London 1852. The print are in excellent condition on soft creamy paper with vibrant hand-colouring.George Brettingham Sowerby was a British naturalist, illustrator and conchologist who had a lifetime passion for shells. In 1823 he left the employment of his father (James Sowerby) to open a shell shop and then became active in cataloging shell collections and shell societies. Size: 5.5in x 8.5in (14cm x 21.5cm)

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The print is in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.

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4 Engraving of shells by George B Sowerby 1852

Name: 4 Engraving of shells by George B Sowerby 1852
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