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BILLING, ARCHIBALD. The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins, and Medals, Ancient and Modern. 18 mounted albumen photographs of engraved gems, etc. 8vo,

BILLING, ARCHIBALD. The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins, and Medals, Ancient and Modern. 18 mounted albumen photographs of engraved gems, etc. 8vo, original blue cloth with albumen photograph mounted on front cover, 1/4-inch loss at head of spine, some mild spotting and rubbing; split before half-title, owner's inked signature at head of title. London, 1867

  • Notes: first edition and the only edition employing actual photographs as illustrations. Sinkankas 641: "Should be counted as an incunabulum of gemological books so illustrated."

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