Gem Cutting: A Lapidary´s Manual by John Sinkankas. 1958. H/C with jacket. 413 pp.

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A fascinating an absorbing hobby.

In this complete handbook of gem cutting, a teacher-practitioner covers every aspect of the subject: how to prospect your own gem material and find semi-precious and precious stones; how to prepare stone for cutting; how to shape them and facet them; how to select, use and care for the tools and equipment; and how to fashion the finished stones into valuable articles of ornament and jewellery. With drawings and photographs.

First published 1955 by D. van Nostrand Company, Princeton, New Jersey. This is the 2nd reprint of 1958. Condition: Good. Jacket has wear and tear at edges and corners. A heavy book weighing 1,3 kg.

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