Gemology. An annotated bibliography.

2 vol., 4to.

Publ. burgundy binding, gilt lettering on front covers and spines, slipcase. Good copy, as new.

First edition of this major reference work describing 7458 items with exhaustive collations and valuable critical observations. One of the 250 specially bound copies (n. 93 signed and dated by Sinkankas on July 15, 1993). Short biography of the author (1915-2002) and index at the end of Vol. II.
Joined: Kuhner, D. - Bibliotheca De re metallica. The Herbert Clark Hoover collection of mining & metallurgy. Claremont, Libraries of the Claremont, 1980. 8vo. Green publ. cloth. (3 vol.)