Riches of The Earth - Ornamental, Precious, and Semiprecious Stones

by Anderson, Frank J

First Edition

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Bookseller: Kalligraphia (GB)
Bookseller Inventory #: 000616
Format/binding: Hardback
Book condition: Very Good/Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0831777397
ISBN 13: 9780831777395
Publisher: Rutledge Press
Place: New York
Date published: 1981
Keywords: Frank, Anderson, George, Roos, Riches, Earth, Ornamental, Precious, Semiprecious, Stones, Illustrated, Rocks, Minerals, Mineralogy, First, Edition, Geology, Earth, Sciences, CBBLKNM
Subjects: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology;

Book Description

New York: Rutledge Press. Very Good/Very Good. 1981. First Edition. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0831777397 Forty-eight pages of full-colour illustrations enhance this fascinating history of man's on-going enchantment with stones. 224pp including Bibliography and Index. 'Riches of the Earth' presents a vivid survey of the unique histories of the major precious and semiprecious stones. Beginning with prehistoric man's first tools and ending with laser beams and holographs, the chapters deal with religion, magic, superstition; associations with famous people and places; legends, discoveries, forgeries, and thefts. This book is a delight for the connoisseur and a display of excellence to inspire every collector of rocks and minerals. Page edges slightly yellowed and minor foxing spots to front 3 pages, otherwise contents clean. Dust-jacket has small area of staining on inside (not visible on outside), one closed tear and rubbing to some corners reinforced with archival tape; jacket is in loose protective cover. A Very Good copy in a similar dust-jacket. .

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