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The story of the gems; a popular handbook
- Title
- The story of the gems; a popular handbook, by Herbert P. Whitlock.
- Author
- Whitlock, Herbert P.
- Publication
- New York, L. Furman, 1936.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | QE392 .W5 1936 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 206 pages illustrations; 23 cm
- Subject
- Gems
- Note
- "List of books on gems": p. 189-194.
- Bibliography (note)
- "List of books on gems": pages 189-194
- Contents
- Foreword -- Introduction -- The antique use of gems -- The art of the lapidary -- The forms in which gems are cut -- The diamond -- Famous diamonds of the world -- Precious stones other than diamonds -- The semiprecious stones -- Chrysoberyl and opal -- The quartz gems -- The opaque gems and ornamental stones -- Unusual gem stones -- Organic products used as gems -- List of books on gems -- Descriptive table of gems.
- LCCN
- 36018181
- OCLC
- ocm00552002
- 552002
- SCSB-302398
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library