BURNHAM, SARAH MARIA.

Precious Stones in Nature, Art, and Literature. Frontispiece. 8vo, publisher's decorated brown cloth, spine ends and tips rubbed with light loss; hinges cracked. Boston, 1886 first edition. "Miss Burnham obviously was fascinated by the human side of gemstones and jewels with the result that history and lore of gems, famous gems in literature, etc, are emphasized over the drier scientific and technical aspects... scarce, desirable... should be reprinted"--Sinkankas 1073.