Auction Name: 2025 December 2 Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector Nature & Science Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 72213

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/8237*72213

Signed Gem & Crystal Treasures Book
Peter Bancroft
First Edition

A richly illustrated and widely celebrated volume, Gem & Crystal Treasures by Dr. Peter Bancroft takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through 100 of the world's most storied and exotic gem and mineral localities. Each chapter provides a detailed narrative of discovery, early mining history, and the geological significance of each site, making it both a visually stunning and historically rich reference work. This first edition is signed and inscribed by the author, adding collector value and personal provenance. The book features 667 illustrations, including over 320 full-color photographs of some of the world's finest crystallized mineral specimens, faceted gems, gemstone carvings, and jewelry-sourced from elite museum collections and prominent private holdings. Blending science, travelogue, and art, this volume has become a must-have for mineral enthusiasts, gemologists, and collectors alike.

Fallbrook, California: Western Enterprises/Mineralogical Enterprises, Inc., 1984. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Peter Bancroft on title page. Former library book. [Attributes: First Edition; Signed; Inscribed; Hard Cover; IN Dust Jacket; 11.25 x 9.75 inches].

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector

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