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OPTICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY,
3rd Edition - By Ernest E. Wahlstrom, 9 1/4 X 6, 247 pages,
cloth bound. This book is
profusely illustrated with numerous line drawings, tables, and crystal
drawings, as well as three black & white photos of petrographic
microscopes. There is a
wealth of information in this text / reference.
The various editions of Wahlstrom’s Optical Crystallography have
consistently provided the best, easiest to understand text in covering the
theory of crystal optics. The
author states his purpose is to review the principles of optical
crystallographic theory. Some
space is given to a description of the techniques for the measurement of
refractive indices. Emphasis
is placed on the immersion method of index measurement, as he feels this
technique is the most widely used.
Since three-dimensional visualization is required of the student who
wishes to master the theory of optical crystallography, the text is
profusely illustrated. Chapters include: crystallography, physical properties,
elementary optics, optics of isotropic substances, the polarizing
microscope, measurement of index of refraction, data on uniaxial and
biaxial crystals, microscopic examination of nonopaque substances. Two appendices include information on the universal stage
method, and a list of selected references.
A very comprehensive index is also included.
The book is in first class condition inside and out, with the dust
jacket showing shelf wear.
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, 1960.
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OPTICAL MINERALOGY,
2nd Edition - By A. F. Rogers and P. F. Kerr, 390 pages, cloth
binding. This book has many
more than 100 black and white photos, line drawings, and tables.
Topics covered in Part I include mineral optics including the
preparation of thin sections, the polarizing microscope, the properties of
light, refraction, plane polarized light in minerals, convergent polarized
light, color, form or aggregation, cleavage and orientation, and the
procedure for the identification of minerals in thin sections.
Part II covers classification of minerals, followed by the mineral
descriptions according to chemical groups – elements, sulfides and
sulfosalts, etc. The book is
fully indexed, and provides a wealth of information on the subject of
optical mineralogy. The
inside of the book is in very fine condition, and the binding is slightly
worn. Published
by McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1942. Order Item # BK-2305 Shipping weight: 3 pounds Price: $45.00 |
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OPTICAL MINERALOGY,
3rd Edition - By Paul F. Kerr, 442 pages, cloth binding.
This 3rd Edition of Optical Mineralogy has essentially
the same format as the 2nd Edition, described above.
Some changes have been made in the phraseology, or explanations of
some of the text in the 2nd Edition.
The format of the mineral descriptions has been retained.
The length of the text is essentially the same.
The mineral descriptions have been reviewed, and a few have been
added. The data on the
polarizing microscope has undergone considerable evolution in recent
years, and new illustrations have been substituted to call attention to
improved equipment now available.
Phase microscopy is illustrated.
Other minor changes have been made in the text and tables.
As with the 2nd Edition, this 3rd Edition is
fully indexed and will provide anyone with a wealth of information on the
subject of optical mineralogy.
This used copy is in very good
condition inside, and the binding is slightly worn.
Published by McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1959. Order Item # BK-2310 Shipping weight: 3 pounds Price: $55.00 |
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SILVER,
By Richard Came, 9 3/4X 8 1/4, 96 pages, profusely illustrated, cloth
bound. The author, who specializes in Silver at
Sotheby’s, has written and simple and yet very informative account of the
greatest periods of the silversmith’s art – the 16th, 17th,
and 18th centuries. The 124 illustrations,
many in stunning color, include many celebrated pieces including examples
from the collection of Her Majesty the Queen of England, the Museum of
Fine Arts in Boson, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Victoria and Albert
Museum, the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Collection, as well as
numerous museums and institutions in Europe. The text
describes the most famous silversmiths and discusses the making of silver,
its hallmarks and restorations, and the regulations of the many
goldsmiths’ companies. This is a fascinating account
that will delight and interest all who admire beautiful silver.
The book is in excellent condition, inside and outside, with the
dust jacket intact. Published by Octopus Books Ltd.,
London, 1972. Order Item # BK-2325 Shipping weight: 2 pounds Price: $20.00 |
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ROCKS
AND MINERALS,
By E. P. Bottley, 8 1/2 X 8, 120 pages, cloth bound. The author has used 24 full color, full page illustrations,
along with 100 black and white prints, to show in detail the complexity
and beauty of the rocks and minerals that are to be found on the Earth’s
surface. Bottley’s
fascination with the structure, shape and color of all types
of rocks and minerals is conveyed in his descriptions.
He discusses both common and rare minerals and their relationship
with one another. He explains
their classifications and describes the kind of rock formations to expect
in any given area. The
instruments used to extract and analyze the minerals and rocks are
described, as well as techniques for preparation of thin sections of rocks
for study under the petrological microscope.
Many localities in Great Britain, Western Europe, and the United
States are recommended, which are especially worth visiting for
observation and study of their unique or unusual rock formations.
A five page Glossary is included.
The book is in excellent condition, inside and outside, accompanied
by the original dust jacket. Published
by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, 1969. Order Item # BK-2320 Shipping weight: 2 pounds Price: $20.00 |
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THE
BOOK OF DIAMONDS,
Their History and Romance, from Ancient India to Modern Times, By J. Y.
Dickinson, 9 1/2 X 6 1/4,
239 pages, hard cover,
with an introduction by Harry Winston.
More than 200 illustrations are included, depicting
famous Diamonds, Diamond cutting procedures and techniques, famous
personalities / owners of important Diamonds, and Diamond mining in
historical times as well as in Kimberley, South Africa in the early
1960’s. Chapters include
the history and lore of the Diamond, mining the modern Diamond, perfecting
the Diamond’s beauty, famous and infamous Diamonds, Diamonds in the
world of fashion, the romance of the bride’s ring, purchasing Diamonds,
and a glossary of Diamond terms. This
book is in excellent condition, inside and outside, with the dust jacket
intact. Published by Avenel
Books, New York, 1965. Order Item # BK-2330 Shipping weight: 3 pounds Price: $40. |
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THE
DETERMINATION OF CRYSTAL STRUCTURES,
3rd Edition - By H. Lipson and W. Cochran, 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, 414
pages, cloth bound. Many line drawings, tables, and black & white photographs
are included. An outstanding
and classic reference / text on the subject, this book is written for all
levels of educational background from the beginner to the more advanced
student. To assist in
understanding the principles outlined in this book, the authors give
practical examples of the processes described; often these examples
consist of a simple one designed to bring out the essential points, and a
more complicated one from an actual research project.
Contents include chapters on x-ray optics, determination and use of
space groups, intensity statistics applied to space group determination,
calculation of structure factors, summation of Fourier series, trial and
error methods, the use of the Patterson function, Fourier methods, direct
methods, Fourier transforms and optical methods, effects of thermal
vibration, accuracy and refinement, neutron diffraction and electron
diffraction, anomalous scattering and structure determination.
A reference and name index is included, as well as an index of
subjects. The book is in like new condition inside, and the outside is
in excellent condition. Published
by Cornell University Press, New York, 1966. Order Item # BK-2335 Shipping weight: 3 pounds Price: $35.00 |
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THE MINERAL KINGDOM, By Paul E. Desautels, 252 pages, 12” X 8 1/2”, more than 140 full color photographs, hard cover. “The Mineral Kingdom” is a vivid exploration, conducted by a brilliantly qualified guide. Paul E. Desautels, the author, was Supervisor of the Division of Mineralogy of the Smithsonian Institution at the time when this book was written in 1968. He tells how minerals are formed, how they are found, and how they are used in jewelry, science, and industry. His survey of the mineral kingdom ranges from the romantic legends of antiquity to the marvels of contemporary earth science. Included are the following chapters:
With 72 pages of full color illustrations (140
full color photographs), the book is magnificently illustrated.
Photographs of mineral specimens are interspersed with photos of
historically interesting jewelry and other art objects. Also included are
historical mining photos and old woodcuts. This book is an authoritative
and complete guide to all aspects of the mineral kingdom, taking the
reader from the legend of King Solomon’s magic ring, to the contemporary
technology of lasers. Author autographed copy, personalized to Jack
Parnau, for whom the mineral Parnauite was named. The book is in like new
condition inside and outside, with expected shelf wear to the dust
jacket. Published by Madison Square Press, NY.
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