{"product_id":"5000-years-of-gems-and-jewelry-by-frances-rogers-and-alice-beard-new-revised-edition-third-impression-j-b-lippincott-hardcover","title":"5000 Years of Gems and Jewelry by Frances Rogers and Alice Beard New, Revised Edition Third Impression J. B. Lippincott Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e5000 Years of Gems and Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e by Frances Rogers and Alice Beard follows gems, ornaments, and jewelry across a broad historical span, from the attraction of gemstones and the goldsmith-jeweler of Egypt to later traditions. This New, Revised Edition is a useful period reference copy, illustrated with the authors’ own line drawings and sixteen halftone illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening contents include “News of the Day,” “The House of Jewels,” and Part One, “A Cavalcade of Gems and Jewelry.” Early chapters take up diamonds, gemstone collecting, Egyptian ornaments and magic, scarabs, seals and finger rings, Babylonian cylinders, lapidary tools, enamels and mosaics, and beads for barter. The title-page illustration depicts a Cartier diamond-and-emerald necklace, bracelet, and ear clips set in platinum.\u003c\/p\u003ePublication Details\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Frances Rogers and Alice Beard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia and New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: New, Revised Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpression: Third Impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright dates: 1940 and 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine drawings by the authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen halftone illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMarkings\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer library copy with a stamp inside the front cover, a card slot inside the back cover, and additional library stamps within.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText-block edge stamping identifies the Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible markings include “NO LONGER PROPERTY OF DAYTON METRO LIBRARY,” a Dayton \u0026amp; Montgomery Co. Public Library barcode label, and a “DATE DUE” label stamped “JUN 07 94.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary classification marking on the spine: “736.2 R725FA.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis copy comes from a personal reference set and was read and used for product identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCondition\u003cp\u003eOverall Fair condition. The hardcover boards are Fair, with moderate edge and surface wear, chipping, corner and edge dings, soiling, and decals. Pages are Good with moderate tanning, foxing, edge chipping and spotting, plus dog-eared corners. The spine remains Good with moderate edge wear and chipping, along with edge discoloration and sunning. Binding is Good with minor wear and tear, and the text block is in Good condition. No dust jacket is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs as they show the actual item for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ask questions if you are unsure about any details on the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - STL-TU\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. B. Lippincott Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742302167216,"sku":"SG-22019-S","price":8.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/img_01_6426b1ac-f48f-4e86-8dff-8790a31f7eba.png?v=1793143319","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/5000-years-of-gems-and-jewelry-by-frances-rogers-and-alice-beard-new-revised-edition-third-impression-j-b-lippincott-hardcover","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}