PRECIOUS STONES: FOR CURATIVE WEAR; AND OTHER MEDICAL USES: LIKEWISE THE NOBLER METALS
Book Details + Condition: John Wright and Co. (London). First Edition, 1907. Hardcover. 486 pages plus advertisements in rear. Maroon cloth with gilt lettered to spine and front board. Scarce. The history, biblical significance, myths, folklore and curative powers of precious stones and many precious metals are discussed. The work includes sections on Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Topaz, Amethyst, Jasper, Opal, Turquoise, Coral, Pearl, Lodestone, Amber, Moonstone, Toadstone, Adderstone, Jet, & Eagle Stone; and the metals Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead and Tin, Iron and Zinc, among many others. An overall firm and clean copy of a scarce work, with tight binding; rubbed corners and edges; light wear to boards, with some discolored spots; light fading to spine; slight lean; scuffing to black inside front endpaper; embossed stamp on title page; interior is clean and free of markings.
