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small shells, but of little importance. At 
Old-woman’s Island, near Bombay, I found 
some rare shells; among which was a very 
fine, though small, Bulla Volva. 
HENCE, until we approach the PersianGulph, 
I am not aware that any shells, worth notice, 
are to be found. From the sands and shores 
of the adjacent coast, many extremely fine va- 
rieties have been gathered, which bear the dis- 
tinguished names of the Persian Crown, Volu- 
ta Gambronica, &c. 
THE Red Sea, and its islands, produce ma- 
ny fine shells. Lord Valentia, (now Earl 
Mountnorris), during his travels in those parts, 
discovered some new varieties. I take this 
opportunity of acknowledging his Lordship’s 
generosity, in presenting me with his dupli- 
cates. Science is also indebted to his Lord- 
