Author: Abrard, R.
Title: Fossiles néogènes et quaternaires des Nouvelles-Hébrides (Missions E. Aubert de la Rüe, 1934-1936).
Description: Paris, Masson, 1947. 4to (28.3 x 22.9 cm). 113 pp.; five phototype plates with explanatory text leaves. Original printed wrappers. = Rare contribution to the Miocene-Pleistocene Mollusca of the New Hebrides, situated between New Caledonia and Fiji. The faunas are well-preserved. Many species are new, and several belong to the extant fauna, therefore this work is a must for students of Recent Indo-Pacific molluscs. René Abrard (1892-1973) was a French geologist and palaeontologist who was specialized in the study of the Paris basin, but this works shows that he was also working on fossil molluscs from other regions. Published in the series, Annales de Paléontologie, being the complete volume 32. Uncut. Spine ends a bit worn, otherwise a very good, clean copy.

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