Hello Conch-Lers, I need to obtain a couple references from rare documents, which are located at several libraries in the US. Does anyone on the list live near the following institutions? Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia The Library of Congress UC Berkeley California Academy of Sciences Library I realize that there are copy services out there, but I would rather ask a fellow collector who understands and appreciates shells the way I do for the help. I need either a photocopy or written transcription of a couple original descriptions. I can make it worth someone(s) while by either trading shells or other reference material for their time and effort. I need to obtain these ASAP. Please contact me directly for details, if you think you might be able to help. v/r Ghost Sheller [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.