EMANUEL, HARRY.

Diamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value, and Distinguishing Characteristics... Second Edition. Chromolithographed additional title, and 4 lithographed plates. 8vo, rebound in 1/2 red morocco gilt, quite rubbed with loss; frontispiece scuffed, with soil mark affecting initials along the bottom, lacks advertisements. Sinkankas 1888. London, 1867 with--Another copy. This in publisher's cloth, joint punctured; hinges cracked, and lacking opal on decorative title. Much esteemed in its day, it is considered a "highly interesting and eminently readable account of gemstones meant for the general reader"--Sinkankas 1886.