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dinally and centrally. Indeed the colour seems disposed generally 

 to run from the upper to the lower band of each pair. The terminai 

 notch is very deep and is surmounted by an unusually strong ele- 

 vated ridge. 



The specimen is faded and rubbed, but in form is nearly perfect. 

 When in fine condition V. signifer mušt be one of the most elegant 

 of the beautiful family to \vhich it belongs. 



Mr. Cuming nbtained this Volute in the present year, from the 

 cabinet of Dr. Dalen of Rotterdam, by whom it -vvas hberally pre- 

 sented to him, although Dr. Dalen had no other example of the shell. 

 I never saw the species before, and as far as my experience goes, this 

 is the only specimen known. 



