British Palaeozoic Fossils
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A definitive scientific reference published by the British Museum (Natural History), British Palaeozoic Fossils presents a comprehensive catalogue of fossil specimens from the Palaeozoic Era, spanning approximately 541 to 252 million years ago. Now in its fourth edition, this authoritative volume illustrates the remarkable diversity of ancient life forms found across the British Isles, from trilobites and brachiopods to early vertebrates and marine invertebrates. The text details identification characteristics, stratigraphic context, and geographical distribution, making it an indispensable guide for both amateur collectors and professional geologists. With clear scientific descriptions accompanied by plates and maps — including a striking distribution map of Palaeozoic strata — this volume remains a cornerstone reference in British palaeontology.
Author: British Museum (Natural History)
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, British Museum (Natural History)
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A definitive scientific reference published by the British Museum (Natural History), British Palaeozoic Fossils presents a comprehensive catalogue of fossil specimens from the Palaeozoic Era, spanning approximately 541 to 252 million years ago. Now in its fourth edition, this authoritative volume illustrates the remarkable diversity of ancient life forms found across the British Isles, from trilobites and brachiopods to early vertebrates and marine invertebrates. The text details identification characteristics, stratigraphic context, and geographical distribution, making it an indispensable guide for both amateur collectors and professional geologists. With clear scientific descriptions accompanied by plates and maps — including a striking distribution map of Palaeozoic strata — this volume remains a cornerstone reference in British palaeontology.