The first shell book we read is called "Sea Shells of the World" by R. Tucker
Abbott
A Golden Nature Guide
 
It shows the classes of mollusks, the major groups of marine snails and
bivalves....ways to collect and their distribution.
 
I have a son-in-law who is also into  pens....contact at:
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Norman Haase wrote:
 
> Sarah,
>
> Thanks for the book suggestions. I'm also on the east coast (New Jersey).
> Just what I need -- another all-consuming passion (after fountain pens!) <G>
>
> Regards,
>
> Norman
 
 
 
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Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells