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MURRAY, JOHN. A Memoir on the Diamond. Engraved frontispiece. 8vo, rebound in modern 1/4 calf gilt over marbled boards; scattered light soiling and
MURRAY, JOHN. A Memoir on the Diamond. Engraved frontispiece. 8vo, rebound in modern 1/4 calf gilt over marbled boards; scattered light soiling and foxing, original endpapers and advertisements bound in. London, 1831
- Notes: first edition. An interesting book on the diamond written for the general public. The frontispiece plate shows a diamond gauge with a drawing of the faceted diamond and its diameter for each carat. This differs from current proportions due to the modern brilliant cut and is useful for those working with antique jewelry. "... especially valuable for its records of early experimentation in the burning of diamond"--Sinkankas 4663.
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