The Shell

The Shell by Hugh & Marguerite Stix. Published by Harry N Abrams Inc, NY, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Fine in Good DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. ISBN 0810920980. LCCN 77-13553. By Hugh and Marguerite Stix and R Tucker Abbot. With dramatic layout and design, breathtaking colorplates, and stunning black and white photographs, each shell is presented as an inspired work of art by the sensitive and creative photographer H Landshoff. The introductory text by Mr & Mrs Stix deals with the shell in history, shell lore from many cultures, the romance of colleting and the influence of shell forms on art. Dr Abbot comments on each species of shell reproduced, bringing to bear the professional malacologists's knowledge and devotion comb9ined with impeccable scientific information. 100 illustrations, including 65 plates in full color. 163 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 16080.