Gems

NY: Harper & Row, 1972 Easy to use guide. Ligh soil on fore edge, light wear to board edges, last two fly-pages have torn top corner, 290pp.. FIRST EDITION. Decorative Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. more information

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NY: Smithsonian Institution/Harry N. Abrams, 1997 Assumed FIRST EDITION. This beautifully illustrated work commemorates the reconstruction of the gem and mineral hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Curator Post has compiled an informative work that highlights one of the world's most famous and visited gem collections. Following an introductory chapter focusing on gem basics (cutting, measurement, color) and a brief history of the collection, the five remaining chapters describe historical jewels in the collection, diamonds, corundum (rubies and sapphires) and beryl (emeralds), other important gems, gems with special optical properties (opals), and ornamental stones. No marks, light scuffing to covers, may have light cigar odor. 144pp. Oversize Book. Ships in a box, no bubble mailers!. FIRST EDITION. Decorated Soft Cover. Near Fine. Oblong 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Laminated Covers. more information

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