Buy this book on-line Wendell E. Wilson and Joel A. Bartsch with Mark Mauthner : Masterpieces of the Mineral World: Treasures from the Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHarry N. Abrams Inc., New York, 2004 ISBN 0810967510
Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. BF4 - A first edition (complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Joel A. Bartsch and inscribed to previous owner on the half-title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping and crease on the edges and corners, scattered light scratches and rubbing, some light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, small open tear on the back gutter edge, some light foxing on the page edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. 13"x9.5", 264 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. The collection of natural mineral crystals housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the finest and best known in the world. Now the treasures of this singular collection are shown in resplendent photographs that will seduce both the connoisseur of beauty and the student of natural history. The spectacular and rare specimens on display here, from a huge imperial topaz crystal weighing more than 2,000 carats to a crystallized gold cluster that is one of the most highly coveted objects in the mineral kingdom, are true masterpieces, the Rembrandts and Picassos of the natural world. Like fine art, minerals are prized for their aesthetic qualities - color, luster, sculptural composition - and for their provenance. Avidly pursued by naturalists throughout the centuries, precious metals and gem crystals have a fascinating history. Stories regarding the pursuit and discovery of these precious natural objects, including tales of good luck and hardship, are related in these pages. Essays that explore connoisseurship in the mineral kingdom and chronicle the history of this noble pursuit add to the appeal of this unique volume.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Wendell E. Wilson and Joel A. Bartsch with Mark Mauthner : Masterpieces of the Mineral World: Treasures from the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, libri rari, collectables, out-of-print books and livres anciens. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |