British Mesozoic 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 foundational reference work in palaeontology, British Mesozoic Fossils presents a comprehensive survey of fossil specimens from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods as found across Great Britain. Published by the British Museum (Natural History), this authoritative guide illustrates hundreds of fossil types — from marine invertebrates and reptiles to early flora — with detailed plates and systematic descriptions that serve both amateur collectors and professional scientists alike. The fifth edition builds upon decades of curatorial expertise, incorporating updated taxonomic classifications and newly documented specimen records held within the Museum's world-renowned collections. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable handbook for anyone seeking to identify and understand the rich fossil heritage of the Mesozoic era in Britain.
Author: British Museum (Natural History)
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, Trustees of the 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 foundational reference work in palaeontology, British Mesozoic Fossils presents a comprehensive survey of fossil specimens from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods as found across Great Britain. Published by the British Museum (Natural History), this authoritative guide illustrates hundreds of fossil types — from marine invertebrates and reptiles to early flora — with detailed plates and systematic descriptions that serve both amateur collectors and professional scientists alike. The fifth edition builds upon decades of curatorial expertise, incorporating updated taxonomic classifications and newly documented specimen records held within the Museum's world-renowned collections. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an indispensable handbook for anyone seeking to identify and understand the rich fossil heritage of the Mesozoic era in Britain.