Precious Stones and Other Crystals
Bibliographic Details
Title: Precious Stones and Other Crystals
Author: Rudolf Metz
Language: English
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Comes as shown. Has some wear throughout due to normal usage, age, and storage. Overall condition is good.
ISBN: 978-0-500230-42-8 / 9780500230428
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued)
About this book
This comprehensive volume spans 191 pages and is enriched with 89 tipped-in color plates photographed by Arnold E. Fanck, providing vivid visual representations of various minerals. The book serves as a translation of Metz’s original German work, “Antlitz edler Steine,” and includes a bibliography on pages 186-187, offering readers avenues for further research. Its detailed content and high-quality imagery make it a cherished addition to the libraries of mineralogists, collectors, jewelers, and anyone fascinated by the natural beauty of crystals and precious stones.
Precious Stones and Other Crystals
Bibliographic Details
Title: Precious Stones and Other Crystals
Author: Rudolf Metz
Language: English
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Comes as shown. Has some wear throughout due to normal usage, age, and storage. Overall condition is good.
ISBN: 978-0-500230-42-8 / 9780500230428
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued)
About this book
This comprehensive volume spans 191 pages and is enriched with 89 tipped-in color plates photographed by Arnold E. Fanck, providing vivid visual representations of various minerals. The book serves as a translation of Metz’s original German work, “Antlitz edler Steine,” and includes a bibliography on pages 186-187, offering readers avenues for further research. Its detailed content and high-quality imagery make it a cherished addition to the libraries of mineralogists, collectors, jewelers, and anyone fascinated by the natural beauty of crystals and precious stones.
