Gemstones in Australia
Perry, N & R [Nance and Ron Perry]
Sold by About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since February 5, 2021
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine condition
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since February 5, 2021
Condition: Near Fine condition
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSydney, Australia: A. H. & A. W Reed PTY LTD, 1979. Near Fine condition in a Good dust jacket. The jacket is protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. The spine of the jacket is uniformly sun-faded, but its lettering remains clear. Corners are NOT bumped. Previous owner's name. Pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Maps. Tables. Illustrated in the text with b/w photos and a 16 page section of full color photos on glossy stock. Has chapters on origin of gems, gems in Australia, improvement of gemstones, synthetic and imitation stones, testing and identification, weights and measures in the gem trade, shaping of gemstones, colors, birthstones, gemstone constants, etc. Three appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original red boards, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. 7.5" wide by 10" tall. . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Good dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 159pp. + 16 pages of color photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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