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Gemstones of North America by Sinkankas, John - 1972

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Gemstones of North America

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NY, Cincinnati, Toronto, London, Melbourne: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1972 Van Nostrand Reinhold: New York, Cincinnati, Toronto,London, Melbourne, 1972. HC, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, DJ, grey cl, red let to sp, VX, 675pp, 176 illust, bibliog, glossary, tabular review of gemstone deposits, notes on collections and collectors. (Sinkankas 6090). Colored illustrations are reproduced from the author's original watercolor drawings mostly from his collection of original specimens. The bibliography contains 206 entries, the glossary includes a geological time chart, there is a tabular review of gemstone deposits, and the 4th appendix is about collections nd collecting. The geographical and locality index of gemstones is keyed to country province, state, county, et.The most comprehensive work on the subject since Kunz' "Gems and Precious Stones of North America, 1890, 2nd ed 1892". Same as 1959 edition but smaller issue. Inscribed by author: "This copy for Zan Thompson. With the best wishes of John Sinkankas". F/F. Inscribed by Author(s). Hardcover. Fine/Fine.
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  • Publisher NY, Cincinnati, Toronto, London, Melbourne: Van Nostrand Reinhold
  • Date Published 1972
  • Keywords SINKANKAS, GEMSTONES, ORGANIC GEMSTONES,MINERALS, GEMS, PRECIOUS STONES, JEWELRY, COLLECTIONS, COLLECTORS

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U.S.A.: Van Nostrand, 1976. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed - To Tim Sherburn, With My Best Regardsand Wishes For For Lovely Peg Hunting! - By The Author On The Front Free End Page. A First Edition, Second Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks, And Enjoy..
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