Edited by Roger Keverne, this book is all about jade and provides readers with everything they need to know on the subject.
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Edited by Roger Keverne, this book is all about jade and provides readers with everything they need to know on the subject.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR009459195
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005649023
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Seller: agoodealofbooks, Ypsilanti, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. very clean hardcover with jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light dj edge wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs. Seller Inventory # mon0000185887
Seller: Nighttown Books, Powell, WY, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Silver-stamped black cloth boards in unclipped illustrated jacket, as new, no markings, NOT ex-lib, jacket shows minor scuffing rear panel & slight edge wear, else bright tight unread copy (dj in mylar protector); folio; 376pp indexed & illus. Extra shipping charge REQUIRED for priority or overseas delivery of this heavy oversize book (extra charge SUBSTANTIAL for overseas shipment). Seller Inventory # 31915
Seller: Surabhi Art Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The definitive, comprehensive survey of jade in all its forms, edited by the renowned expert and dealer Roger Keverne. Unlike other monographs that focus solely on Chinese carvings, this massive volume adopts a global and scientific approach. It features scholarly contributions on the mineralogy of Nephrite and Jadeite, followed by detailed chapters on the jade cultures of China (Neolithic to Qing Dynasty), the Maori of New Zealand, Mesoamerica (Olmec/Maya), Mughal India, and even glowing accounts of jade in Europe and Russia. Key Features: Scientific Reference: Includes essential guides on identifying fakes, understanding mineral composition, and dating archaic pieces. Visuals: Over 400 color illustrations, including pieces from major museum collections that are rarely photographed. Scope: Covers scholar's table objects, jewelry, weapons, and ritual bi discs. Large Quarto. 376 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-1715033777530
Seller: Mahler Books, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some edge wear. Dustjacket in protective mylar sleeve. Inside pages are clean. ; 376 pages. Seller Inventory # 02SA23-260-220a
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket edgeworn and chipped. Seller Inventory # 94028
Seller: Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA, Monterey, CA, U.S.A.
1st edition thus. Large 4to. 376pp. Glossaries; Bibliography; Index. Hundreds of color illustrations. Brown cloth in color printed dustjacket. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. An extensive and beautifully photographed survey of jade use around the world. Much on the history, minerology, uses, collecting and more. Seller Inventory # 12940
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1859671918