The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins, and Medals, Ancient and Modern
by Archibald Billing, M.D., A.M., F.R.S.
New Edition, Revised and Corrected
London: Daldy, Isbister, & Co.
1875
Presentation inscription by the author on the title page.
Octavo, 226, [21 plates], 4 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered and decorated blue cloth covered boards with photographic vignette to top board. All edges gilt. Illustrated with a few black and white in text illustrations along with 21 full page plates printed on the rectos only. Some moderate rubbing and wear, discoloration, foxing, hinges cracked but holding, gutter cracked, else in good condition.
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