A Manual of the Mollusca, or Rudimentary Treatise of Recent and Fossil Shells

London: John Weale, 1851. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Rare, mid-19th-century treatise on fossils and the history of species of mollusks. Like many similar books of zoology, this book contains numerous full-page engravings of views of crustaceans and sea animals including squids and sea shells. Engravings by Waterhouse and Lowry. With autograph of Oliver Sacks on front flyleaf. Oliver Sacks had a deep love of the natural world, particularly ocean life. Shaken/loose boards, but majorally joined, foxing and evidence of dampstaining throughout (mainly rear), else good. Foam green stamped cloth with bib label on front. 12mo. viii, 158, 12pp. Illus. (b/w, 12 woodcuts, engravings, frontis). Former owner ffep.