Handbook and Descriptive Catalogue of the Collections of Gems and Precious Stones in the United States National Museum
by Merrill, George P
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About This Item
Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. First Edition. Exlibrary markings primarily on endpapers and lower spine. Sound binding and hinges. Pages tanned. Library cloth over boards is edge rubbed with light shelf wear. ; Thorough catalog with illustrations in black and white and one color plate. ; Smithsonian Institution United States National Museum Bulletin 118; Ex-Library; 9.25" tall; 224 pages.
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- Seller
- Cat's Cradle Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 4510047
- Title
- Handbook and Descriptive Catalogue of the Collections of Gems and Precious Stones in the United States National Museum
- Author
- Merrill, George P
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Government Printing Office
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D. C.
- Date Published
- 1922
- Keywords
- REFERENCE, SMITHSONIAN, GEMS, PRECIOUS STONES
- Bookseller catalogs
- Reference; Americana;
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