extraLAPIS ENGLISH NO 2 EMERALDS OF THE WORLD 2002 Gemstones Beryl Columbia Mine

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Offered here for purchase is a very good complete copy of
extraLAPIS ENGLISH NO 2 EMERALDS OF THE WORLD - The Most Valuable Beryl & The Most Precious Gemstone
contributions by Christa Behmenburg, Lawrence Conklin, Gaston Giuliani & Others. East Hampton: Lapis International LLC, 2002. 11 3/4" X 8 1/4", pp 100  with numerous stunning color photographs, b&w maps and diagrams throughout; original color pictorial wrappers. Very good. Since antiquity, emeralds have been one of the most highly valued gemstones: the first known mines were those of Cleopatra in ancient Egypt. Two thousand years ago Pliny wrote, "emerald-green is the most beautiful green of all". Beautifully illustrated.
Long out of print.
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