Jean Heiniger (36 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. book, binding and text all in fine condition, red cloth binding tight and square no damage, no DJ, gilt stamped title on front panel and spine cover, text clean and unmarked no names no stamps, Folio.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Huge folio, hardcover, near fine in lightly worn dj with closed tear. 316pp with bibliography. Illustrated with 206 color plates and 94 B&W photos. First Edition. This dazzling treasury is the most comprehensive record yet published of the world's most priceless jewels, many of which owned by monarchies. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 316 pp., Color & BW Photos, Red Hardback, Gilt title, Folio (11.25 x 13.75 Inches), Fine in VG DJ, 1st ed.

First edition. 316 pages. 206 color plates with 94 B&W photos. Folio 14" x 11 1/2". Red faux leather stamped in gilt. Text bright, clean and tight. 8 chapters. Table of gemstones. Dust jacket. near Fine/ Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good.

Condition: Good. - Quarto [13-3/4 inches high by 11-1/4 inches wide], red cloth titled in gilt on the front cover & spine, in a price-clipped dust wrapper. The covers are very slightly bumped & there is a small dent to the front cover. The dust jacket is rubbed with the head of its spine lightly chipped & 2 small stains to the rear panel. 316 pages. There is an owner's name & address on the front pastedown. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Near fine in a very good dust wrapper. First edition.With contributions by Eduard Gubelin, Erika Billeter. [et al].…

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First. 206 color plates, 94 black and white photographs. 316 pages. Folio, red cloth, d.w. (slightly rubbed at extremes). Lausanne: Edita, 1974. First edition. A fine copy in near fine dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. Cloth, 317 pages, illustrations (some colour); 35 cm. Contributions by: Eduard Gubelin, Erika Billeter, Guido Gregorietti, R. A. Higgins and Hugh Tait, Charles Ledit, R. W. Lightbrown, Renee S. Neu, and George S. Switzer. First published, 1974, under title: Le grand livre des bijoux. Translated from the French. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. A massive coffee-table book. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** A stunning, richly illustrated survey of jewellery, from prehistory to the present. With 206 color plates and 94 black and white photographs. *** CONTENTS: Preface, by Ernst and Jean Heiniger; The origin of gemstones, by Eduard J. Gubelin; Why does man adorn himself?, by Erika Billeter; Precious ornaments in ancient civilizations, by Guido Gregoriette; Development of styles and forms, by Reynold A. Higgins and Hugh Tait; The sacred jewels, by Charles J. Ledit; Regalia and ceremonial jewelry, by Renee S. Neu; Some famous jewels and their histories, by George S. Switzer; Table of gemstones. Size: Folio. Collectible.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st U. S. Edition / 1st Printing. First U.S. edition / First printing. Very good in very good dust jacket. 29 x 35. hard cover. 316pp. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Illustrated with Hundreds of b&w & color Photos (illustrator). Book. …

Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. (jewelry) [ISBN 0517181320] NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Bound in publisher's original red cloth with spine and cover stamped in gilt. Illustrated, most plates in full color. 13 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches. 316 pages plus colophon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Folio 13" - 23" tall; 316 pages; Price clipped dust jacket with very minor rubbing. Gift inscription on front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. As New copy in As New dustwrapper with original price. First US edition. Remarkable, flawless copy in practically brand new condition: pages, covers and jacket are crisp, intact and unmarked. 316 pages; 206 color plates, 94 B & W photographs. 13.7 x 11.3 x 1.7 inches. Protected in clear mylar cover. Note that this is heavy or oversized book, for priority or international shipping please contact me to make special arrangement. Describes how gemstones are made into jewelry, shows crown jewels, famous gems, and ancient jewelry, and discusses the history of jewelry making. …

Hardcover. Size: 11.5" x 14", 316pp, profusely illustrated in color. Very good plus condition with text clean & binding tight / chipped, ruffled and rubbed but still useful dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First Edition. 206 color plates, 94 black and white photographs. 316 pages. Folio, red simulated leather, d.w. Lausanne: Edita, 1974. First Edition. Minor wear to binding extremes, still near fine in near fine dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. A very beautiful copy. The royal jewels are grandly displayed. The jacket is price-clipped but otherwise intact.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. 1st. With 206 color plates and 96 black & white photographs. Includes bibliography.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1ST. A First Edition, First Printing, So Stated. Book Is In Very Good Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Fore Edges Have A Bit Of Reading Wear. Previous Owners Name To The Front Free End Page, Otherwise Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good Condition. A Slight Bit Of Wear Along Edges. Covered In Mylar Brodart. Book.…

Clothbound Hard Cover. Condition: Fine as New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 316 pp. with bibliography. Profusely illustrated. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. terrific book with super photos in color.very large and heavy. expect extra shipping costs.

hardcover. ITS NEW!!! Ships same or next bu.