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Gems and Jewels: A Connoisseur's Guide by Benjamin Zucker (Book)

About the Item

This book is a comprehensive survey of the history and uses of the principal types of gems, and provides an insight into their origins, methods and styles of cutting at different times in history, and the aesthetic appeal of numerous examples of the jewelers art. The author Benjamin Zucker is an internationally renowned expert and dealer and reveals in both the text and full colour photographs the history and mystique surrounding these precious objects. 248 pages with 256 illustrations. There is a personalised inscription from the author on the front title page. This example is a first edition which was published in 1984.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (273.05 mm)Width: 8.75 in (222.25 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU48515944562

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