Stix H., Stix M. & Abbott R.T., (1968) — The shells

. 500 million years of inspired design. New York Harry Abrams. 1st Edition Hardbound Oblong format: about 11" tall x 11. 5" This work has been through several editions in a variety of formats; the many editions that followed were smaller either in size or content or both. This first edition has 188 numbered pages, however the numbering really applies to the plates rather than the pages, the totalnumber of pages is substantially higher than 188 (the book is just over two inches thick). Photos are by H. Landshoff. Dust cover lacking