Montagu was the first person to publish a comprehensive monograph on the molluscs of the British Isles. His mistress, Eliza, drew the illustrations. Each plate is signed with her name or initials. These are marine snails.
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Title: Testacea Britannica Plate 8
Creator: Colonel George Montagu (1751-1815), Miss Elizabeth D'Orville (artist)