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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Houlton, 1999

    0935681078 / 9780935681079

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    Da: Martin Nevers- used & rare books, Oxford, FL, U.S.A.Martin Nevers- used & rare books

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Blue binding with gold lettering on spine. Numerous color illustrations scattered through the book. Bottom edge of front cover bumped a little. Dust Jacket has light wear to cornr tips. Photos of book on request.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Crow Hill, 1985

    0935681000 / 9780935681000

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    Da: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.Zubal-Books, Since 1961

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

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    Condizione: Very Good. 158 pp., paperback, faint age-toning to covers else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Crow Hill, Maine, USA, 1985

    0935681000 / 9780935681000

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    Da: SAVERY BOOKS, Brighton, East Sussex, Regno UnitoSAVERY BOOKS

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 24,55

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    Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. SOFTCOVER 1985. Uncreased spine. COVERS ARE A LITTLE CREASED. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref OF785. Glyptic Arts-- Ancient Jewelry: An annotated bibliography. ISBN: 0935681000.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Sotheby Parke Bernet Pubns, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: Friends of Poughkeepsie Library, Poughkeepsie, NY, U.S.A.Friends of Poughkeepsie Library

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 68,76

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tiny ding to bottom edge of front board. Internally clean and unmarked. Relaxation at headband. DJ, VG, surface wear, edge wear.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Houlton, 1999

    0935681078 / 9780935681079

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    Da: Apple Grove Books, Herts, Regno UnitoApple Grove Books

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    Condizione: Usato - Quasi ottimo

    EUR 42,98

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Book measures 25x19cm, 108pp. Illustrated throughout. Bound in original publishers cloth, with gilt title lettering. Binding in near fine condition. Dust jacket with very little wear. Jacket in near fine clean condition. Internally, small gift inscription, otherwise pages clean, near fine. A very good clean copy. …

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Houlton, 1999

    0935681078 / 9780935681079

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    Da: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.Griffin Books

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    Condizione: Usato - Come nuovo

    EUR 91,69

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    hardcover. Condizione: As New. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Houlton, Maine, 1999

    0935681078 / 9780935681079

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    Da: C P Books Limited, Oxted, Regno UnitoC P Books Limited

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 73,69

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.5"; 108 pages.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Philip Wilson, London, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: Winged Monkey Books, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Winged Monkey Books

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    Condizione: Usato

    EUR 114,61

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    First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light wear. Numerous illustrations. Book.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Philip Wilson Publishers, London, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA

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    Condizione: Usato

    EUR 120,34

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    Hardcover. Quarto, 551 pages. In Good plus condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine is black with white print. Dust jacket has light edge wear. Boards in blue cloth; light bump to top fore corners. Text block has blue ribbon marker; inscription in ink on half-title page. Illustrated: "Over 200 colour and 400 black-and-white illustrations" dust jacket. Text in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Net Desk work area. 1406395. FP New Rockville Stock.…

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd, London, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, FranciaSan Francisco Book Company

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 125,00

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: good. Cloth/dust jacket Quarto. blue cloth, white lettering, dust jacket, 551 pp, dj torn along spine at top junction to front cover Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.…

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Philip Wilson, London, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Type Punch Matrix

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    EUR 183,37

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    Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. This exhaustive catalog, published in English, Hebrew and Arabic, contains detailed images and descriptions of the inscribed gems collected by Benjamin Zucker. Hardcover. 4to. Publisher's cloth in original dust jacket. Warmly INSCRIBED at half-title, "For Diane/I hope you will enjoy/this very first book ever/in Hebrew Arabic and English. These/ objects were created by Jewish/ Craftsmen in the medieval world (see/ pages 502-532)/ Benny-". Jacket lightly edge-worn with touch of creasing at head of spine and approximately one-inch closed tear at top edge of rear panel. Interior clean and bright. A handsome copy in near fine condition. 551 pp. Near fine in a near fine jacket.…

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2018

    2503578969 / 9782503578965

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    Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices

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    Condizione: Nuovo

    EUR 187,36

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    Condizione: New.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2018

    2503578969 / 9782503578965

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    Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices

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    Condizione: Usato - Come nuovo

    EUR 187,93

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    Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2018

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    Da: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Regno UnitoGreatBookPricesUK

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    EUR 185,95

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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2016

    2503568084 / 9782503568089

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    Da: ISD LLC, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.ISD LLC

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    hardcover. Condizione: New. 1st.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2018

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    Da: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Regno UnitoGreatBookPricesUK

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    EUR 189,42

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    Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2018

    2503578969 / 9782503578965

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    Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno UnitoRevaluation Books

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    EUR 179,84

    EUR 41,73 spedizione 
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    Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 01 edition. 407 pages. 12.00x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, Turnhout, 2016

    2503568084 / 9782503568089

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    Da: Luigi De Bei, PREGANZIOL, TV, ItaliaLuigi De Bei

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    EUR 230,00

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    Couverture rigide. Condizione: Neuf. Condizione sovraccoperta: Neuf. prima edizione. t History (Outside a Series) (STAH) D. J. Content Ruby, Sapphire & Spinel: an Archaeological, Textual and Cultural Study 2 vol., VIII+452 p., 2 b/w ill. + 320 colour ill., 225 x 300 mm, 2016 ISBN: 978-2-503-56808-9 Languages: English Hardback The publication is available Retail price: EUR 230,00 print Share/Save/Bookmark Until about two hundred years ago, no gemological distinction was made between ruby and spinel. Red spinel and red ruby are not infrequently found together and though gem cutters and engravers noticed and commented on the difference in hardness, the assumption was that spinel was simply an "unripe" version of ruby. Additionally, ruby and sapphire are both versions of the mineral corundum, distinguished only by color and minute traces of the metal oxides that caused these different colors. Sapphires may be pink, yellow, and green as well as blue, while rubies come in many shades of red which, inevitably causes confusion as one person's pale red ruby is another's pink sapphire - there are no absolutes. Consequently, the nomenclature is confused, both within early texts, and also in later translations of those texts. The ancient authors could only report on the basis of the information available to them at the time, while those writing the later translations were fine textual scholars or epigraphers, but not infrequently poor gemologists, not familiar with the mineralogical distinctions between the gems. It has often been difficult to get an overarching view of the many different factors that all played a part in the spread of precious gems and of the dissemination of knowledge about them. Given the paucity of available information concentrating exclusively on the use of ancient precious gemstones, the author combed the literature for relevant references. A surprising amount of descriptive and factual information was found, mostly scattered throughout early texts. The most interesting passages were selected and wherever possible the original authors' words were quoted rather than paraphrased. The early translations in the languages used by 17th-19th century scholars are given, names of people, places or objects that otherwise might have remained obscure are explained. Gems travel. They follow wealth and because of their natural immutability, the only way they can be identified by culture is by the way man has affected their appearance, deliberately or accidentally. The dating of gems that are still in original period settings is easier because the dated typology of rings and jewelry settings generally, is more secure than the study of gem shapes, while the study and dating of specific faceting styles of unmounted stones is still in its infancy.Language : english text Size: 225 X300 mm.…

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Philip Wilson Publishers Limited, London, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: Luigi De Bei, PREGANZIOL, TV, ItaliaLuigi De Bei

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    Condizione: Usato - Ottimo

    EUR 250,00

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    Rilegato. Condizione: in ottime condizioni. Condizione sovraccoperta: in ottime condizioni. prima edizione. Immagini fornite dal venditore ISLAMIC RINGS AND GEMS: The Benjamin Zucker Collection CONTENT, Derek J., Editor Editore: Philip Wilson (1987), London (1987) ISBN 10: 0856673331ISBN 13: 9780856673337 Ottime condizioni/ Prima edizione Rilegato Quantità: 1 EUR 250,00.- Descrizione: Philip Wilson (1987), London, 1987. Hardcover. Condizione: Near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: near fine. First Edition. 4to. Publisher's cloth in original dust jacket. Warmly INSCRIBED at half-title, "For Diane/I hope you will enjoy/this very first book ever/in Hebrew Arabic and English. These/ objects were created by Jewish/ Craftsmen in the medieval world (see/ pages 502-532)/ Benny-". Jacket lightly edge-worn with touch of creasing at head of spine and approximately one-inch closed tear at top edge of rear panel. Interior clean and bright. A handsome copy in near fine condition. 551 pp. This exhaustive catalog, published in English, Hebrew and Arabic, contains detailed images and descriptions of the inscribed gems collected by Benjamin Zucker. Codice articolo 012381. …

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: London : Philip Wilson Publishers Limited, 1987

    0856673331 / 9780856673337

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    Da: BUCHSERVICE / ANTIQUARIAT Lars Lutzer, Wahlstedt, GermaniaBUCHSERVICE / ANTIQUARIAT Lars Lutzer

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    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 299,90

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    Hardcover. Condizione: gut. 1987. Islamic Rings and Gems: The Benjamin Zucker Collection In englischer Sprache. pages.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2016

    2503568084 / 9782503568089

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    Da: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.Kennys Bookstore

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    Condizione: Nuovo

    EUR 522,52

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    Condizione: New. 2016. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Brepols Publishers, 2016

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    Da: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, IrlandaKennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.

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    EUR 603,55

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    Condizione: New. 2016. hardcover. . . . . .

  • Editore: W. S. Maney & Son, Ltd., Leeds, UK, 1995

    0901286516 / 9780901286512

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    Da: monobooks, Waterford, MI, U.S.A.monobooks

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    EUR 84,75

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    Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. First edition 1995, first printing, matching copyright and publishing dates, no previous printings listed, Published by W. S. Maney & Son, Ltd., Leeds UK. Hardcover in full cloth with DJ. Condition as new, square tight and crisp book, no edgewear, sharp corners, no names, no underlinings no highlights, no bent page corners, not a reminder. DJ as new, bright and shiny, no tears, no chips, no edgewear, not clipped. 4to, 42 pages, illustrated with color photographs, charts and drawings.…

  • Editore: Habsburg Feldman Geneva

    1000000008494

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    Da: JLG_livres anciens et modernes, Saint Maur des Fossés, FranciaJLG_livres anciens et modernes

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    Condizione: Usato - Ottimo

    EUR 80,00

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    Condizione: Très bon. Nos envois se font avec suivi, pour tout problème n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour trouver une solution.

  • Editore: Philip Wilson London 1980, 1980

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    Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne

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    EUR 124,69

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    1st edition hardback with dust jacket Fine folio 551pp., col. & b/w pls., text ills., bibliog., indexes, Superb volume. Dual text : ENGLISH / ARABIC / HEBREW.

  • Editore: London, Philip Wilson, 1987

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    Da: Biblio Industries Alain Haezeleer, Stuttgart, GermaniaBiblio Industries Alain Haezeleer

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    Triligual text in English, Arabic and Hebrew. With over 200 colour and 400 black-and-white illustrations. 551 pp. Quarto. Cloth, dust jacket. In a very fine condition.

  • Editore: London, Wilson, 1987

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    Da: Biblio Industries Alain Haezeleer, Stuttgart, GermaniaBiblio Industries Alain Haezeleer

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    Text in English, Arabic and Hebrew. With over 200 colour and 400 black-and-white illustrations. 551 pp. Quarto. Hardcover, dustr jacket. Very good condition.

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    Editore: Wilson, London., 1987

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    Da: Dennys, Sanders & Greene, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, Regno UnitoDennys, Sanders & Greene

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    Membro dell’associazione: PBFA

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    Hardcover. Dust jacket. First Edition. Warm and grateful presentation copy signed by the collector to Angela and Richard who stimulated the idea of the book and its attendant conference and exhibition. 200 colour illustrations and 400 in b&w. Small stain across fore-edge of text block. Near fine in dj. Signed by Author.…

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    Editore: Philip Wilson Publishers Limited, London, 1987

    • Prima edizione

    Da: William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society

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    Membro dell’associazione: ABAAESAILAB

    Condizione: Usato - Molto buono

    EUR 151,28

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    Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth with black dustjacket and a blue ribbon. A clean copy with no previous owners' names or other defacements. Please expect the possibility of additional postage as this book weighs seven pounds. 9 x 11.25 in.

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    Da: Libreria Studio Bosazzi, Firenze, FI, ItaliaLibreria Studio Bosazzi

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    EUR 219,00

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    Rilegato. Condizione: nuovo. Pages:2 vols, 452 p. Illustrations:2 b/w, 320 col. Language(s):English. Publication Year:2016. Brepols. ISBN: 978-2-503-56808-9. Hardback --- SUMMARY Until about two hundred years ago, no gemological distinction was made between ruby and spinel. Red spinel and red ruby are not infrequently found together and though gem cutters and engravers noticed and commented on the difference in hardness, the assumption was that spinel was simply an "unripe" version of ruby. Additionally, ruby and sapphire are both versions of the mineral corundum, distinguished only by color and minute traces of the metal oxides that caused these different colors. Sapphires may be pink, yellow, and green as well as blue, while rubies come in many shades of red which, inevitably causes confusion as one person's pale red ruby is another's pink sapphire there are no absolutes. Consequently, the nomenclature is confused, both within early texts, and also in later translations of those texts. The ancient authors could only report on the basis of the information available to them at the time, while those writing the later translations were fine textual scholars or epigraphers, but not infrequently poor gemologists, not familiar with the mineralogical distinctions between the gems. It has often been difficult to get an overarching view of the many different factors that all played a part in the spread of precious gems and of the dissemination of knowledge about them. Given the paucity of available information concentrating exclusively on the use of ancient precious gemstones, the author combed the literature for relevant references. A surprising amount of descriptive and factual information was found, mostly scattered throughout early texts. The most interesting passages were selected and wherever possible the original authors' words were quoted rather than paraphrased. The early translations in the languages used by 17th19th century scholars are given, names of people, places or objects that otherwise might have remained obscure are explained. Gems travel. They follow wealth and because of their natural immutability, the only way they can be identified by culture is by the way man has affected their appearance, deliberately or accidentally. The dating of gems that are still in original period settings is easier because the dated typology of rings and jewelry settings generally, is more secure than the study of gem shapes, while the study and dating of specific faceting styles of unmounted stones is still in its infancy.…