The Romance of Shells in Nature and Art

The Romance of Shells in Nature and Art by Louise Allderidice Travers. Published by Avenel Books, NY, 1962. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Gold sticker size of postage stamp inside front cover. Overall content excellent. LCCN 62-8550. This book tells the story of how one small and perfect seashell charmed the author into creating a new shell craft and how, when she began collecting shells, she also discovered new worlds of art and nature, of science, legend, and history. Te author explains in detail how to make shell pictures. Illustrated with drawings by Rebekah Howard Collins and color photographs. 128 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14910.