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By: Pat McMahan
Price: $129.95
Publisher: Cottonwood, Arizona, Pat McMahan: 2016
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller ID: 000251
ISBN: 0692651381
Condition: New
NEW. Glossy cover, pages are acid-free. This beautifully illustrated book is a depiction of one of the most comprehensive collections of sagenite, plume, and banded agate in the world. More than 1250 high-quality photographs of beautiful and rare agates from 20 countries and 19 U.S. states (more than 300 separate agate deposits are covered). Text is limited but includes the history of many locations, personal stories, prospecting tips, and . Bob Jones, Senior Editor of Rock and Gem Magazine states "This text is a must for every agate collector's library and reference shelf". A wonderful coffe... View more info
By: Roger Pabian, Brian Jackson, Peter Tandy and John Cromartie
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Buffalo, NY, Firefly Books: 2006
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000030
ISBN: 1554070988
Condition: New
A concise book on agates discussing formation, coloration, geology and types of agates, Beautifully illustrated with lots of worldwide agates discussed. More technical than many primers on agate in publication today. View more info
By: N/A
Price: $15.00
Publisher: 1949
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000148
Condition: Very Good
Pictorial covers, slight creasing on front cover and a 1/4' tear at bottom. Catalog for a traveling exhibition of art from the Kunsthistorisches Museum of Vienna to several museums in the United States, as part of a post-WWII cultural exchange. 67 pages plus 43 B&W photographs of exhibit objects including paintings, bronzes, armor, tapestries, lapidary arts and cameos. Ex-libris John Sinkankas (PeriLithon Books), with his bookplate on inner front cover. This publication was acquired as part of a large purchase of ephemera that had been in the inventory of John Sinkankas (PeriLithon Books) aft... View more info
Price: $275.00
Publisher: Idar-Oberstein, Germany, MPS Publishing and Media: 2016
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000223
ISBN: 300050494X
Condition: New
New book, in original shrink wrap. A magnificent tome on all things asterated in the gem world. This book is by far the most authoritative work on the phenomena of star and catseye gemstones. Informative, well written and enjoyable to read, the author shares his lifelong passion with star gems. With over 1,000 full-color photographs and an extensive bibliography, this book belongs on the shelf of every gemologist, gem dealer and collector of fine gemstones. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Buranda, Qld, Australia, Robert Brown & Associates: 1992
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000055
ISBN: 1862730660
Condition: Near Fine
Beautifully illustrated publication on the opal mines of the central desert region of Australia, and includes the famous opal fields of Coober Pedy, White Cliffs, Andamooka, and Mintabie.Covers the opal districts, types of opal found, mining methods, history and miners of the opal fields. Written by the prolific opal author Len Cram. This publication includes 4 beautiful tear-out postcards (attached) featuring beautiful opal gemstones, and a map of the region and opal fields. 28 pages. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Buranda, Qld, Australia, Robert Brown & Associates: 1990
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000059
ISBN: 1862730326
Condition: Very Good
Beautifully illustrated publication emphasizing precious opals from Lightning Ridge and Queensland (boulder opal). Has a nice section on assembled stones (doublets and triplets) and also discusses color patterns, history and pseudomorphs. 4 color postcards are attached in the back 24 pages. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Buranda, Qld, Australia, Robert Brown & Associates: 1991
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000061
ISBN: 1862730512
Condition: Near Fine
Beautifully illustrated publication on the precious opal of Lightning Ridge. Discusses the history, geography, color patterns and personalities of this great gem field. $ color postcards are attached in the back. 28 pages. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Buranda, Qld, Australia, Robert Brown & Associates: 1993
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000060
ISBN: 1862730512
Condition: Near Fine
Beautifully illustrated publication on the precious opal of Lightning Ridge. Discusses the history, geography, color patterns and personalities of this great gem field. $ color postcards are attached in the back. 32 pages. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Buranda, Qld, Australia, Robert Brown & Associates: 1991
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000058
ISBN: 1862730571
Condition: Fine
Well illustrated publication on beauty and variety of Queensland opals. Includes a discussion of the major mining districts and their history, as well as 4 opal postcards (attached) and a map of the Queensland opal fields. 28 pages. View more info
By: Len Cram
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia, Len Cram: 1995
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000054
ISBN: 0646260073
Condition: Near Fine
Front and back covers scuffed, with slight crease in front cover. Well illustrated publication on the opal mines of the area around Cunnamulla in Queensland, Australia. Known for the Yowah, Koroit and East Gate opal fields, this area produces beautiful boulder opal found in Cretaceous ancient sandstones in an ironstone matrix. Describes the types of opal found, mining methods, history and miners of the opal fields. Written by the prolific opal author Len Cram. This publication includes 4 beautiful tear-out postcards (attached) featuring beautiful opal gemstones, and a map of the opal Distri... View more info
Price: $16.95
Publisher: Charleston, SC, Bradford M. Smith: 2012
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000245
ISBN: 0988285800
Condition: New
New book. A concise jewelry workshop reference with great ideas on how to improve your skills and save time and money on costly mistakes. 82 pages with numerous B&W photographs. View more info
By: Jack Hobart
Price: $25.00
Publisher: California, Jack Hobart Books: 2015
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000003
ISBN: 1944564004
Condition: New
NEW. Beautifully illustrated book on the fire opals of Mexico. 88 pages, 133 color photographs. View more info
By: Sotheby, Parke Bernet & Co.
Price: $20.00
Publisher: London, England, Sotheby, Parke Bernet & Co.: 1979
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000243
Condition: Very Good
Auction Catalog with Estimates insert. Some minor creasing and sunning. Descriptive catalog of 200 lots, including 64 of jade and stone items. 3 plates of B&W photos (16 of porcelain, 9 of stone objects). 19 pages. View more info
By: Jack Hobart
Price: $25.00
Publisher: California, Jack Hobart Books: 2016
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000049
ISBN: 1944564128
Condition: New
180 images document the complexity and beauty of there rare copper agates from Michigan. Associated with the Pre-Cambrian copper deposits in the Upper Peninsula, these agates were overlooked until recently, and have become highly collectible. View more info
By: Basil Watermeyer
Price: $300.00
Publisher: Parkhurst, Johannesburg, RSA, Basil Watermeyer: 1991
Edition: 4th Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000074
ISBN: 0620132485
Condition: Near Fine
Spine scuffed on lower edge, else fine. 3mm tear in jacket, minor scuffing on rear, else near fine. A classic book on cutting diamonds by an expert diamond cutter. Covers all topics on diamond cutting, from selection and evaluation to cutting techniques, A large portion of the book is devoted to cutting practices and detailed diamond cutting designs. An essential book for diamond cutters and dealers. 80 color and B&W photographs, and 400 line drawings of diamond cuts. 406 pages. Scarce. View more info
By: Glenn Klein
Price: $35.00
Publisher: United States of America, Xlibris Corporation: 2005
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000150
ISBN: 1599260832
Condition: New
New.An excellent reference on the history of gem cutting, from ancient to modern times. "A written history about the equipment and work methods that were used through the centuries for cutting and polishing diamonds and colored stones has long been needed. Here is a book that is very interesting and informative. It is an easy to read book that belongs in every faceter's personal library. It also belongs in every jewelry store. It is an excellent book for those who would like to be informed about how gemstones are faceted. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or wearing gemstones will find th... View more info
By: Glenn Klein
Price: $35.00
Publisher: United States of America, Xlibris Corporation: 2005
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000220
ISBN: 1599260832
Condition: New
New. An excellent reference on the history of gem cutting, from ancient to modern times. "A written history about the equipment and work methods that were used through the centuries for cutting and polishing diamonds and colored stones has long been needed. Here is a book that is very interesting and informative. It is an easy to read book that belongs in every faceter's personal library. It also belongs in every jewelry store. It is an excellent book for those who would like to be informed about how gemstones are faceted. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or wearing gemstones will find t... View more info
By: Glenn Klein
Price: $20.00
Publisher: United States of America, Xlibris Corporation: 2005
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000221
ISBN: 1599260832
Condition: New
New.An excellent reference on the history of gem cutting, from ancient to modern times. "A written history about the equipment and work methods that were used through the centuries for cutting and polishing diamonds and colored stones has long been needed. Here is a book that is very interesting and informative. It is an easy to read book that belongs in every faceter's personal library. It also belongs in every jewelry store. It is an excellent book for those who would like to be informed about how gemstones are faceted. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or wearing gemstones will find th... View more info
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Los Angeles, California, Sotheby Park Bernet: 1973
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000132
Condition: Good
Auction catalog. Stapled edges. Cover shows some sunniing along spine, small pen mark (1/4") at bottom of front cover. Auction estimates handwritten next to lot numbers, as well as some prices realized. Some B&W photographs of auction items. 53 pages plus auction estimates. View more info
By: Barbara MCCondra
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Australia, Barbara McCondra: 2005
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Seller ID: 000057
Condition: Near Fine
A small, privately published book on the opals of Queensland, Australia. Beautiful photographs of opal, along with ads for opal dealers and an interesting section on assembled ironstone opals. Scarce. 20 pages. View more info
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Tucson, AZ, GeoScience Press, Inc.: 1996
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000050
ISBN: 0945005245
Condition: Near Fine
New book, but may display some scuffing to cover. A complete handbook of gem materials used in the lapidary arts (for faceting, cabbing and carving). Descriptions of the physical properties, major localities, uses, known synthetics and simulants, and best compounds to use for polishing. A must have book in every rockhound, lapidary, and jeweler's library. View more info
Price: $50.00
Publisher: Tucson, AZ, GeoScience Press, Inc.: 1996
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000051
ISBN: 0945005245
Condition: Near Fine
New book, but may display some scuffing to cover. A complete handbook of gem materials used in the lapidary arts (for faceting, cabbing and carving). Descriptions of the physical properties, major localities, uses, known synthetics and simulants, and best compounds to use for polishing. A must have book in every rockhound, lapidary, and jeweler's library. View more info
By: Ronald J. Balej
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Lapidary Supply Company: 1963
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000224
Condition: Good
Scuffed cover, interior very good. A concise guide on how to cut and polish gemstones, including cabbing, faceting and sphere making. This book is useful because it also includes trimming rocks and slabs for preforming, sawing, grinding, and polishing information, as well as the use of different types of abrasives and polishing agents. 43 pages. View more info
By: Vladislav I. Chuprov, Anvar A. Yusipov and Viktor P. Orlov
Price: $35.00
Publisher: Moscow, Russia, Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation: 1997
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000014
Condition: New
Beautifully illustrated publication of gem materials found in the Russia, with the goal of promoting Russian gemstones. Photos from an exhibition on Russian gem and lapidary materials held in Moscow at the "Gems" Museum. In Russian and English. 81 pages. View more info
Price: $40.00
Publisher: Phoenix, AZ, GeoScience Press, Inc.: 1994
Edition: 1st Edition
Inscription: No Signature
Seller ID: 000001
Condition: New
New. 80 pages. View more info
