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Fossils

by Cyril Alexander Walker, David J. Ward · 1992

Smithsonian Handbooks series

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Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, these field guides make identification of individual specimens sure, simple and straightforward. Each entry has a full color illustration as well as color-coded bands that provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Easy to use and beautiful to look at, this series is an invaluable resource for every collector.

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medium · 320 pages

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