9780486222271-0486222276-The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

ISBN-13: 9780486222271
ISBN-10: 0486222276
Edition: 3rd
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publication date: 1971
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback 512 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780486222271
ISBN-10: 0486222276
Edition: 3rd
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publication date: 1971
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback 512 pages

Summary

The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (ISBN-13: 9780486222271 and ISBN-10: 0486222276), written by authors George Frederick Kunz, was published by Dover Publications in 1971. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $3.59.

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Foremost gemologist presents definitive study of the magical abilities and strange characteristics of precious stones. Wide range of sources — Greek, Latin documents, medieval lapidaries, Eddas, Egyptian writings, Oriental gem books, the Bible — reveal magic, occult, medicinal and religious uses of dozens of gems. 65 plates, 8 in color.

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