Osborne, Duffied

Engraved Gems : Signets, Talismans, and Ornamental Intaglios, Ancient and Modern

New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1912. First edition. Hardcover. Thick octavo (slightly over size). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards, with slight scuffing to covers. Missing dust jacket. Some wear to first hinge. A few pages have been opened a bit roughly, with small tears at edges. xiii, 424 with additional 23 b&w plates, index of attributes, general index. A good survey of these gems from the early 20th c., including techniques for engraving them and materials used. Very good. Item #20065

Price: $60.00