The Gill Collection of Historical Gem Books (Part I)

Christie's, New York, New York, Published date: 1987. Softcover, printed paper wrappers; 43 pp; 25 cm. Auction catalog. Illustrated throughout with color illustrations and facsimiles. Includes index. In very good condition. Decorative red printed paper covers have light bumping and creasing and light shelf wear and minor surface scuffing. Binding sound. Interior pages clean and unmarked. Auction catalog issued by Christie's New York documenting Part I of the sale of the Joseph O. Gill Collection of Historical Gem Books, held Wednesday, October 21, 1987, in New York. The catalog comprises 176 annotated lots, each with bibliographic description and price estimate, covering rare and significant works on engraved gems, lapidaries, diamonds, pearls, and precious stones. Includes an introductory essay by Neil Letson on Gill's life, collecting philosophy, and contributions to gemological scholarship. Sale code KIEV-6458.