{ "item_title" : "The Lewis Collection Of Gems And Rings, In The Possession Of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge", "item_author" : [" John Henry Middleton "], "item_description" : "The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings, in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge is a book written by John Henry Middleton that provides a comprehensive description of the collection of gems and rings owned by Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The collection is named after its donor, Charles Thomas-Stanford Lewis, and includes over 200 pieces of ancient and medieval jewelry, ranging from simple engraved stones to intricate gold rings with precious stones. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the collection, including its history and the circumstances of its acquisition. It also includes a brief overview of the different types of gems and rings in the collection, as well as an explanation of the methods used to date and identify them. The second part of the book is a detailed catalog of the collection, arranged by type of object and including photographs and descriptions of each piece. The catalog provides information on the materials, dimensions, and decoration of each item, as well as any inscriptions or marks that may be present. Overall, The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of jewelry or the study of ancient and medieval art. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient and medieval craftsmanship, and is a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of these precious objects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/164/798/1161647988_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "35.95", "online_price" : "35.95", "our_price" : "35.95", "club_price" : "35.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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