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- ↑ Eichhorst, Tom (June 2011). "Book Review: "Mattheus Marinus Schepman (1847-1919) and His Contributions to Malacology"" (PDF). American Conchologist . Conchologists of America, Inc./Cardinal Printing. 39 (2): 37. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 3, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- Mattheus Marinus Schepman (1847-1919) and His Contributions to Malacology by A. N. Van Der Bijl, R.G. Moolenbeek, and J. Gould, 2010, Netherlands Malacological Society, Leiden, 200 pages, ISBN 978-90- 815230-11
- Schitterende Schelpen en Slijmerige Slakken: 75 jaar Nederlandse Malacacologische Vereniging: malacologie als hobby en professie, 2009, Nederlandse Malacacologische Vereniging, Leiden, ISBN 9789050113045