Agates 2014 limited edition after many years of being out of sale you now have the chance to complete your agates triology or to start off new. Collecting rocks, gems and minerals by patti polk overdrive. Gene mueller on orb patterns with photos of my morrisonite collection specimens. She has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than. Agates ii is an impressive book full of interesting texts and 2200 amazing colour images. Agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti. May 6, 2014 agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer available. That profile mentioned johns pioneering role in development of international groups on social media devoted to agates. Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick. Picture jaspers, treasures of the owyhee area, oregon. Born in 1960, johann zenz came across minerals and fossils in early secondary. Agates iii 1st edition by johann zenz, rainer bode, stefan hamann, steffan jahn, robin field, steffen jahn hardcover, 656 pages, published 2011. Agates jasper cabbage stones sky canning vegetables food heaven.
World of dendrites in agate, the agate, dendritic agate. Agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz, hardcover. I picked up a copy of this ne book at the ste marieauxmines show and had to hand carry it all the way back to england as it simply wouldnt fit in my carryon luggage. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Literature about these stones, their formation and where they are found is presented below. A highlight in this amazing book is the chapter on agate inclusions in collaboration with top us agate collector pat mcmahan, with over 300 impressive pages including brand new information about locations and findings. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff. Only 3 left in stock the legendary book agates part i by johann zenz is back in a brandnew 2014 edition. Mineralogical books and dvds for sale mineral books.
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A passionate rockhound, she has been collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks for jewelry and display. We are personally acquainted with many of the authors of the following books and can direct to them any questions you may have. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Detailed view agate books agates iii english edition. Mineral book, agates iii, johann zenz, 20, third volume of trilogy mineral book, agates. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
I picked up a copy of this ne book at the ste marieauxmines show and had to hand carry it all the way back to. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america books library. Many of the first contacts johann made through the directory lead him to lifelong friendships with agate and jasper collectors all over the world. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. It is listed as used but is in almost new condition.
Sep 16, 2016 gem cutters reveal the beauty of chalcedony. Hardly any other of natures works of art has the same attraction on people, develops the fantasy or promotes the creativity as much as this wonderful stone. Sep 30, 20 agates iii by johann zenz 20, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer. Agates iii by johann zenz hardcover, 656 pages, no longer available agates iii by johann zenz 20, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer available. Only three left in stock this third volume of the gorgeous agate trilogy provides a wealth of information, wonderful pictures and baffling news from the world of agates and jaspers. Professor johann zenz, author of agates i, ii and iii. The mcmahan collection of agates with inclusions is the biggest and best in the world. Many of the first contacts johann made through the directory lead him to lifelong friendships with agate. Nov 05, 2016 hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness.
This is the first of three books by the author, known as agates i, agates ii and agates iii. Agates iii by johann zenz, rainer bode, stefan hamann. Oct 28, 2015 author patti polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world as noted in the highly respected reference book agates iii by johann zenz. Includes about 2200 agate and jasper photos, maps, landscape pictures and more. Agates iii by johann zenz 20, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer. Many of the photos in agates ii and iii in the section on jaspers that he wrote at the request of johann zenz are from his personal collection. He founded agate collectors worldwide on facebook which at this writing has almost 16,000 members from. A passionate rockhound, she has been collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks for more than 20 years. Agates by zenz, johan 2005 used books and rare books. Oct 08, 2019 hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness. He has not been to the tucson show since his first publication of agates. Dec 09, 20 buy the paperback book collecting agates and jaspers of north america. Pats collection of agates rank among the very best with this book providing the reader an understanding. This is the outofprint softcover english version of johann zenz s book agates.
The legendary book agates part i by johann zenz is back in a brandnew 2014 edition. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america ebook. Pat mcmahans, agates, the pat mcmahan collection is an exceptional masterpiece showcasing some of the finest agates in the world. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti polk. This unique and comprehensive book with about 2,000 photographs of wonderful. This is the outofprint hardcover english version of johann zenz s book agates.
After the fantastic success of agates i, which came out in 2005 and quickly sold out, we are now presenting the all new agates ii, another extremely impressive book authored by the austrian collector johann zenz. This page is devoted to providing sources of information on agates, jaspers, and petrified wood. Agates 70q iii johann hardback 2011 by zenz agates iii. Explore books by zenz johann with our selection at. Johann zenz began to recognize the need for international networking among collectors and started the international directory of agate collectors many years before the internet age. Johann zenz has released the eagerlyawaited followup to his previous agates book of 2005, which quickly sold out as i am sure agates ii will as well. That way, the book also serves as an ideal reference work for the worlds best agate localities. John also has made contributions in the description and explanation of unusual varieties such as the lake superior skipnatom agates and other highly unusual structures found within lake superior and other agates. Published photos and article in johann zenz s book agates iii, 2011. Dec 30, 20 author patti polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world as noted in the highly respected reference book agates iii by johann zenz. Scopri collecting agates and jaspers of north america di patti polk. Agatesby johan zenz published by bode publishing company first edition 2005 this amazing rare and outofprint book is in excellent condition this 650 page 9 12 x 11 black cloth edition hardcover book is illustrated with over 2,000 full color pictures of some of the worlds finest agate specimens. The completion of agates ii 2008 and agates iii 2011all which were.
Patti polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world, as noted in the highly respected reference book, agates iii, by johann zenz. She has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. Reeds prospecting shop viewing collecting rocks, gems. Author patti polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world as noted in the highly respected reference book agates iii by johann zenz. Hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness. Bryan swoboda filming our highly anticipated agate sale this morningthese collectors are serious about agates. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. We at the gem shop, are very excited johann zenz agreed to participate in the book talk and signing at the tucson showplace. Foreword by johann zenz, worldrenowned agate expert, author and lecturer. Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick crawford, stefan hamann, steffan jahn, robin field paperback, 656 pages, published 2009. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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