Antique 1859 Beach Rambles in Search of Seaside Pebbles & Crystals Book

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Beach Rambles in Search of Seaside Pebbles and Crystals by J. G. Francis. Published by Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, London, … more Beach Rambles in Search of Seaside Pebbles and Crystals by J. G. Francis. Published by Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, London, 1859. Several chromolithograph plates, pencil note in front complaining that the book is not very scientific, but the color plates are nice. ExLibris book plate of John Sinkankas, naval officer and aviator, gemologist, gem carver and faceter, author of many books and articles on minerals and gemstones, also a bookseller and bibliographer of rare books. Blue cloth blind stamp and gilt decorated binding, edge and spine wear, front cover is mostly separated. less