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Yes, this is the same book, but Peter Dance reworked it to have a more
modern version. He personally likes the first edition most, and so do I. But
the second one contains some more information and is also an absolute must.
Guido
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> From: Valιrie Chansigaud <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 12:06:14 +0200
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> Subject: Dance's books
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> Hello,
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> I wish to know the difference between the two following books :
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> - DANCE S. Peter (1986). A history of shell collecting. Brill (Leiden) : xv
> + 265 p.
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> - DANCE S. Peter (1966). Shell collecting. An illustrated history. Faber
> (Londres) : 344 p.
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> Are they the same book under two different cover ? Or are they really
> different book ?
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> I own the second (the older) and I wish to know if the first is very more
> interesting that second ?
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> Many thanks for your help.
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> Val.
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