Cowries of East Sinai

This book investigates the 26 shells representing the Cypraeidae that inhabit this part of the world where there is a mixture of species from the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a substantial book, A4 size and contains over 200 pages. It is hard bound and contains over 720 illustrations, including about 32 color plates. It is a “must” for the library of any one who collects or works with Cypraea. It was published in 2002.