[NATURAL HISTORY]. REEVE, Lovell Augustus (1814-1865). Elements of Conchology; An Introduction to the Natural History of Shells and of The Animals Which Form Them. London: Published by the Author, 1860.

2 volumes, 8vo. 62 hand-colored plates. (Some marginal toning, pencil identifications on plate versos.) Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spines in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, olive morocco lettering-piece gilt in second (light wear to extremities). Provenance: Harvard University Library of the Department of Mollusks (stamp on pastedown); Richard I. Johnson (ownership stamp on title-page).

FIRST EDITION. Nissen ZBI 3333.

Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas