Vintage 1961 First Edition ‘The Golden Cowrie’

$59.00

The Golden Cowrie: New Caledonia, Its People and Places by May and Henry Larsen. First English Edition, published by Oliver and Boyd in 1961.

Set in the South Sea island of New Caledonia this is the story of an expedition in search of the fabulous shell know as the Golden Cowrie.

A vintage illustrated account of New Caledonia, its people, landscapes and natural history, featuring colour plates of Pacific shells including the Golden Cowrie.

Original dust jacket with colour and black-and-white photography throughout.

Year: 1961
Edition: First English Edition
Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear and foxing.

The Golden Cowrie: New Caledonia, Its People and Places by May and Henry Larsen. First English Edition, published by Oliver and Boyd in 1961.

Set in the South Sea island of New Caledonia this is the story of an expedition in search of the fabulous shell know as the Golden Cowrie.

A vintage illustrated account of New Caledonia, its people, landscapes and natural history, featuring colour plates of Pacific shells including the Golden Cowrie.

Original dust jacket with colour and black-and-white photography throughout.

Year: 1961
Edition: First English Edition
Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear and foxing.