The curious lore of precious stones : being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, crystal gazing, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary / by George Frederick Kunz.
Publication details: Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1913.Description: xiv, 406 p. : illus. (part col.), facsims. ; 22 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:- 23 391.7
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Non-Loanable Book | Library | Reserve | 391.7 KUN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 000449650 |
Includes 86 illustrations in colour, doubletone and line.
Includes bibliographical references
Chapter I. Superstitutions and Their Sources -- II. On the Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones as Talimans and Amulets -- III. On the Talismanic Use of Special Stones -- IV. On the Use of Engraved and Carved Gems as Talismans -- V. On Ominous and Luminous Stones -- VI. On Crystal Balls and Crystal Gazing -- VII. Religious Uses of Precious Stones, Pagan, Hebrew, and Christian -- VIII. On the High-Priest's Breastplate -- IX. Birth-Stones -- X. Planetary and Astral Influences of Precious Stones -- XI. On the Therapeutic Use of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
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