Precious Stones. A popular account of their characters, occurrence and applications, with an introduction to their determination, for mineralogists, lapidaries, jewellers, etc. With an appendix on pearls and coral. [Title continues, see below.]

Bauer, Max

Published by Rutland, VT, Charles Tuttle, (1969)., 1969

About this Item

First Tuttle edition (so stated on copyright page). Title continues: And with new appendices on synthetic gems and cultured pearls. Translated from the German with additions by L. J. Spencer. Fine copy bound in publisher's red silk in near fine dustwrapper with a few nicks and original cardboard slipcase with large printed descriptive label. Tipped-in color plates and additional black-and-white plates and illustrations in text (there are 20 plates and 95 figures, according to the title page). A beautiful production. Reprint of the first edition of 1908. Large and heavy book, foreign buyers should anticipate significant extra postal charges. Seller Inventory # 3158

Bibliographic Details

Title: Precious Stones. A popular account of their ...

Publisher: Rutland, VT, Charles Tuttle, (1969).

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition