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Amber, the Golden Gem of the Ages
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Van Nostrand Reinhold (edition ), 1980
ISBN 10: 0442261381
ISBN 13: 9780442261382
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Amber : The Golden Gem of the Ages
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0442261381I4N10
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Amber, the Golden Gem of the Ages
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hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Clean Pages. Ex-Library with usual markings, stamps and / or stickers. Mylar cover on dust jacket taped to book. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Slight edge wear and bumping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000006881
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Amber, the Golden Gem of the Ages
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Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1980
ISBN 10: 0442261381
ISBN 13: 9780442261382
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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. AMBER, THE GOLDEN GEM OF THE AGES by Patty C. Rice, hardcover with dust jacket (price clipped), 1st American edition, 1st printing, illustrations (B/W and color), 1980. BOOK CONDITION: near fine. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition, with no marks, tears, or dog-ears. Not a library book nor remainder. There is no bookplate nor signature of prior owner. Tight binding. The black boards are in near fine condition. The dust jacket is in good condition (some shelf rubbing and scratches; museum bookstore price tag still affixed to back of jacket). 10 ¼ x 7 ¼, 289 pages, 30 ounces. XX. (From the dust jacket flap) From history and lore to modern sources and commercial usage, AMBER: THE GOLDEN GEM OF THE AGES brings you a wealth of information on every aspect of amber. It is as completely up to date as it is all-encompassing and is the first definitive study of amber to be published in fifty years. The author pinpoints the original sources of amber and its variety of colors and textures, then describes its historical usage. She recounts its use by early man during the Stone Age and Bronze Age, the ancient amber trade routes and the use of amber in classical cultures. Dr. Rice then traces the amber industry's growth from the guilds of the Middle Ages to current development and mining techniques in the Baltic regions. You'll find interesting descriptions of archaelogical finds of ancient amber, intriguing facts on mystical beliefs and folklore associated with amber .and fascinating historical illustrations of the first fake inclusions recorded in amber. Data on physical and chemical properties are accompanied by appropriate tests and methods for identifying genuine amber. The book features summaries of scientific studies conducted by leading researchers, geological descriptions of regions where amber is found. and biological information on findings of fossil insects and other arthropods in amber, as well as on the use of amber as a botanical product to gain knowledge of plant evolution. A complete review of amber's commercial aspects includes commonly used imitations and substitutes ranging from early Bakelite jewelry to modern Bernit. Detailed methods are provided for pressing or reconstructing small amber chips and using them with plastic to make "polybern" ornaments. Additional step-by-step directions tell you how to cut, drill, and polish rough amber into radiant jewelry. When you want to know more about the Russian amber room, Chinese amber carvings or amber art from the Middle Ages or the mythology surrounding amber in various cultures?consult AMBER: THE GOLDEN GEM OF THE AGES. [ABOUT THE AUTHOR] Patty C. Rice earned her Ph.D. in Education, Child Development, and Language Arts, with an undergraduate major in science, at Michigan State University. Her extensive amber collection has received trophies and first place awards in the educational exhibits of numerous gem and mineral shows. She has traveled abroad extensively to observe amber industry and mining techniques, as well as to add unique ornaments to her collection. Her work in jewelry design has been shown by fashion designer Efrocene of Washington, D.C., as well as featured in Gems and Minerals International. Her articles on amber have appeared in American Way, Gems and Minerals International, Lapidary Journal, and Rocks and Minerals. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001085
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Amber, the Golden Gem of the Ages
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Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1980
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Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. Bottom of back cover. ; Color & b and w photos; 10.10 X 7 X 1.10 inches; 289 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6005
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Amber: The Golden Gem of the Ages
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New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1980
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Zustand: Good. Original boards, dust jacket, numerous illustrations in colour and b/w (including photographs) 4to.; Foxed on cut, dust jacket price clipped. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 366167-XL19
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Amber the Golden Gem of the Ages
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Florence, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1980
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardcover in very good minus condition with very good dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by author. Inscribed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 142100
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Amber: The Golden Gem of the Ages
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Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1980
ISBN 10: 0442261381
ISBN 13: 9780442261382
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 0442261381. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book, with some browning to edges of interior pages, some upper right page corners slightly dogeared, in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs, browning and creases around its edges. Tight, sound, unmarked copy, except for previous owner's name and address written in blue ink on inside front cover. $26.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 159783
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