Although commissioned originally as a popular publication on precious stones, this book was planned on more advanced lines even before it was begun, and written in order to meet the demand from the jewellery trade for text-book on gemmology. Therefore, this rare book is both scientific and accessible, making it the perfect book for the budding amateur and seasoned professional alike. Chapters included in this fascinating book are: Physical Characters, Technology and History, Descriptions, Semi-precious Stones, Miscellaneous ...
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Although commissioned originally as a popular publication on precious stones, this book was planned on more advanced lines even before it was begun, and written in order to meet the demand from the jewellery trade for text-book on gemmology. Therefore, this rare book is both scientific and accessible, making it the perfect book for the budding amateur and seasoned professional alike. Chapters included in this fascinating book are: Physical Characters, Technology and History, Descriptions, Semi-precious Stones, Miscellaneous Stones, Ornamental Stones, Organic Products, and Identification. Dr. George Frederick Herbert Smith (1872-1953) was a British mineralogist who worked for the British Natural History Museum. He discovered the mineral paratacamite in 1906 and also invented the first efficient jeweller's refractometer. We are proud to republish this scare antiquarian book here complete with a new introduction to the subject.
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1949. Methuen & Co. Hardback. GOOD No DJ. Purple board. Gilt title. Internally and externally good. Pages clean. Binding tight. Black & white and coloured plates. Black & white text illustrations. Light tanning to pages. Spine faded/darkened. Scuffing to boards. Shelf/edge wear. 9' x 6'
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x2; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Tears to jacket with loss. Short gift inscription on verso. Related ephemera included.
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket 13th edition. In protective mylar cover. (Gemstone, Precious Stones) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.