Precious, Semi-Precious and Gem Stones

This color illustration comes from the book "The Book of Knowledge: Volume XX" edited by Arthur Mee and Holland Thompson. It was published by Grolier in 1923. 

This print features examples of famous gem and precious stones from the Morgan-Tiffany Collection from the American Museum of Natural History. It measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches. There is some edgewear and a bit of soil/foxing, rough edge where it was bound into the book.

Title page shown for reference purposes only and is not included in the sale.