[Rarebooks] FS: First book on gems published in the U. S. NY: 1838

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(GEMOLOGY) Feuchtwanger, Lewis. A TREATISE ON GEMS, in Reference to Their Practical and Scientific Value; a Useful Guide for the Jeweller, Lapidary Artist, Amateur Mineralogist, and Chemist; Accompanied by a Description of the Most Interesting American Gems... New York: Printed by A. Hanford. 1838. First edition, 1st issue (with author's name misspelled on verso of title). 178,(2)pp. Index. Illustrated with several text wood engravings. Original diced brown cloth, front cover stamped in gilt. Extremities a bit frayed. Bookplate on front pastedown and related ownership signatures on front free endpaper. Rear blank with a few notes (mostly in pencil).                			$1,500.00 (trade discount allowed)
"The first monograph on gemstones published in the United States and an excellent one at that... Very rare." Sinkankis 2081. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 1838, #50318.


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