INTRODUCTION 



We have prepared this Album as a service to those who are interested in the au- 

 thentic names of the recently discovered shells. It is a supplement to any of the 

 good shell bcoks, not a substitute. We have made little attempt at description, de- 

 pending on the actual photograph for detail. The familiar shells are grouped in 

 the pictorial cards. 



As color photographers we found ourselves in Florida on assignment several years 

 ago. We took a stroll along the beach and spotted the first pretty shell. The beauty 

 of these inhabitants of the deep charmed us and gave birth to the pursuit of an 

 intriguing hobby. 



Ektachrome post cards are our business and we were surprised at not finding a 

 single .natural color shell card available. Our first attempt was the pictorial cards ; 

 one of world wide specimens, the other of Florida shells any fortunate collector 

 might find on the beaches under favorable conditions. 



Except for the first few cards, most of the shells shown will not be found in contem- 

 porary color plates at the time of this printing. 



These are the first of a series. Future pages can be added to your album as pub- 

 lished. 



We would appreciate your opinion and suggestion as to future cards. 



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