This book once belonged to John Dymond Jr. who served on the Louisiana Oyster Commission and The University of Tulane. He also wrote one of the definitive studies on oysters in Louisiana.

Publisher/Date: Matthew Bender & Company; 1906. This book is the hardcover edition. The text is unmarked. The binding is sound. The cover has moderate shelf and edge wear with some scuffing. The corners are bumped and some of the tips are rubbed through.  The page edges are toned. The previous owner's name is present. The spine pane has a few closed tears.