Dear Rob, Welcome to Conch-L. I'm not sure just what book you are referring to. I'm not aware of a recent volume by an author named Crouch. Are you referring to E.A. Crouch's 1897 work, "An Illustrated Introduction to Lamarck's Conchology"? If so, a volume in good shape will run about $1,000.00. Check www.bookfinder.com Paul M. > ---------- > From: Rob Thornton > Reply To: Conchologists of America List > Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2003 12:56 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Advice please > > I've slowly built up a small collection over the last few years, but I am > still essentially new to the subject (and the internet!). I have been to > trying to get hold of a copy of Edmund Crouch's "Conchology" for a while > now, and I have seen this copy for sale. Sorry to be so forward, but what > is > a reasonable price for this title? Being a relative newcomer to the hobby > I > don't know. With thanks for any assistance, RT. > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3549829159&category=2 > 69 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself with cool emoticons - download MSN Messenger today! > http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger > >