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The Story of the Gems

Author: Herbert P. Whitlock
Pages: 206
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Item #: BK560
Price: $12.95
Written by the former curator of Minerals and Gems at the American Museum of Natural History, this book might better be titled "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Gems". Included in this profusely illustrated volume is information about the history of gems and their use in many cultures, mining, commentary and history about gems of every sort and much, much more. An interesting read and a handy reference.

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