Classic works

  • Dance, S.P. 1986. A History of Shell Collecting. Brill & Backhuys, Leiden
  • Forbes, E. & Hanley, S. 1849-1853. A history of British Mollusca and their shells. 4 vols. John Van Voorst, London.
  • Jeffreys, J.G. 1862-1869. British Conchology. 5 vols. John Van Voorst, London.
  • Step, E. 1955. Shell Life. Warne & Co., London (various editions).
  • Sowerby, G.B. 1887. (2nd Edition). Illustrated index of British shells. Simpkin, Marshall & Co, London. 26 plates
  • Taylor, J.W. 1894-1921. Monograph of the land and freshwater Molluscs of the British Isles. 3 vols and 3 parts (unfinished). Taylor Bros., Leeds.