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Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires Mogôk - is the first major -and the most comprehensive- work in recent years on the fabled gem-mining district of Mogôk in Upper Burma (Myanmar). This millennium edition is written by Ted Themelis over a three-year period of exhaustive original research and firsthand experience on the legendary and forbidden Mogok Ruby Land. The book examines the fascinating story of the famous gem mines of Mogok in Upper Burma (Myanmar). It takes you to a breathtaking journey through the Ruby Wars, legends, myths, folklore and tales of Old Burma describing the Ruby People, their customs, traditions, religion and superstitions. Mogôk - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires is more than a book. It combines incisive text and vivid photojournalism, providing a stunning visual feast of most exciting sights of Mogok along with information, not available anywhere else.
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.. it provides insights not found in any other modern book on this region... a must for every gemologist's library. -- Gems & Gemology, Fall 2001
I did not read the book..... I literally devoured it! -- Roland Schlüssel, BUCHERER Ltd, Lucerne, Switzerland
I did not read the book..... I literally devoured it! -- Roland Schlüssel, BUCHERER Ltd, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- PublisherA & T Publishing, Los Angeles
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0940965208
- ISBN 13 9780940965201
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages272
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Book Description Condition: Very Good. Very Good in a Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is moderately shelfworn with a couple small edge-tears, but is overall clean and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards with slightly "bumped" edge-corners; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); 3.0 lbs; Black dust jacket with photo of gemstones, and title in white lettering; 2001, A & T Publishing; 272 pages; "Mogok - Valley of Rubies & Sapphires," by Ted Themelis. Seller Inventory # SKU-0336AE03803234
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Book Description hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD. 2001 LARGE BOOK WITH JACKET. JACKET HAS SLIGHT EDGEWEAR. FULL OF COLORFUL PICTURES, HISTORY AND INFORMATION ON THE VALLEY OF RUBIES AND SAPPHIRES. Seller Inventory # 231103005
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