1980, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.  

First Edition, First Printing.

184 pages, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches.

"A Lapidary Handbook"  with chapters on Lapidary History, Gemstones, Lapping, Equipment, etc.  The most comprehensive hand book available, with everything you need to know about the art.

Boards and spine are straight and tight, titles and decorations are clear and bright.  Stain on the bottom edge of the page block that is only slightly visible on the endpapers, the rest of the interior is clean and unmarked. Dust Jacket is unclipped with the rear panel stained, chipping at the spine ends and rubbing at the corners, now in a protective Brodart.

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