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title: "Beautiful Shells: George Perry's Conchology"
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# Comprehensive natural history of mollusc shells 61 vibrant color plates 348 detailed shell illustrations Beautiful Shells: George Perry's Conchology

**Price:** COP 387544
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Dive into the ocean’s hidden gems with Perry’s timeless shell saga!

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- **What is this?** Beautiful Shells: George Perry's Conchology
- **How much does it cost?** COP 387544 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Cultural and Scientific Depth:** Explore the fascinating intersection of natural history, culture, and science through expertly curated descriptions and insights.
- • **Vibrant Color Plates That Pop:** Experience 61 stunning color plates that capture the vivid hues and intricate patterns of rare and common shells alike.
- • **A Visual Feast of Marine Wonders:** Immerse yourself in 348 exquisitely detailed shell illustrations that bring oceanic beauty to your coffee table.
- • **Rediscover a Lost Scientific Treasure:** Own a piece of history with George Perry’s once-suppressed 1811 conchology masterpiece, now revived for modern enthusiasts.
- • **Perfect for Collectors and Curious Minds:** Whether a shell aficionado or a design lover, this book elevates your collection with timeless elegance and knowledge.

## Overview

Beautiful Shells: George Perry's Conchology is a meticulously reproduced 1811 volume featuring 348 detailed illustrations and 61 vibrant color plates of mollusc shells. This rare and historically significant work combines scientific discovery with artistic mastery, offering readers a rich exploration of marine biodiversity and cultural fascination with shells.

## Description

In 1811, architect, stone mason and shell obsessive George Perry published a lavishly illustrated volume, his Conchology or the Natural History of Shells, featuring 348 beautifully illustrated mollusc shells with descriptions of species, many of which were new to science. Despite the effort that went into producing the work, at a time when ‘conchophilia’, or shell fancying, was at its height, Perry’s Conchology all but disappeared without a trace in the scientific literature, apparently actively suppressed by the leading conchologists of the day and then cruelly mocked for decades afterwards. This book reproduces the stunning, exquisitely drawn and sometimes fanciful shell illustrations from this extraordinary forgotten volume. Following an introduction exploring our fascination with shells and their impact on human history, culture and science, each of the sixty-one colour plates is included alongside a description of notable shells and what is known of the mysterious organisms that make them. From the common limpet and razor clam to the valuable cowry and spectacular divine conch, the wide range of shells featured form a treasure trove of natural beauty from our oceans and shores.

Review: Beautiful - No better book about shells
Review: Beautifully illustrated - This book in my opinion is beautifully illustrated & the colours are so vibrant.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 381,172 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 21 in Molluscs 247 in Aquatic Creatures 346 in Marine Life |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 17 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by R***E on 10 October 2025*

No better book about shells

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully illustrated
*by M***N on 19 March 2025*

This book in my opinion is beautifully illustrated & the colours are so vibrant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by J***S on 8 November 2025*

Such a wonderful book!

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*Last updated: 2026-07-11*