Brookes, S.
An introduction to the study of conchology: including observations on the Linnaean genera, and on the arrangement of M. Lamarck; a glossary, and a table of English names. Illustrated with coloured plates.
London, John and Arthur Arch, 1815. 4to (26.6 x 21.3 cm). vii, 164 pp.; 11 engraved plates, of which nine in original hand-colouring. 20th-century half calf over marbled boards. Spine with red morocco label with gilt title.
Samuel Brookes (d. 1838) was one of the first British authors who saw the advantages of Lamarck's classification over Linnaeus's and produced this well-illustrated work. A wide-margined copy. The text is a bit foxed, as is usual. The plates clean, except for the top outer margins, which are affected by mildew. Rare. Freeman, British Natural History Books 1495-1900. A Handlist, 506; Nissen ZBI, 599.
