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Harry Emanuel, Diamonds and Precious Stones, 2nd

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Harry Emanuel, Diamonds and Precious Stones, 2nd
<B>Harry Emanuel. </B></I><B><I>Diamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value, and Distinguishing Characteristics, With Simple Tests for Their Identification</B></I></B></I>. London: John Camden Hotten, 1867. <BR>Second edition. Twelvemo. 266 pages. 32-page publisher's catalog. Four tinted, lithographic plates (frontispiece in royal blue and gold) and one steel-engraved plate.<BR><BR>Blue cloth with gilt titles and decorations on spine and front cover. Some wear on binding with rounding to the corners. Minor foxing in paper. Overall near fine.<BR><BR>The verso of the frontispiece includes a previous owner's handwritten history of "the costliest and most magnificent pearl necklace in the world," mentioning the Countess Henchel, the Queen of Naples, and the Empress Eugenie.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)