Precious Stones and Minerals by Dr. Hermann Bank vintage while Cushie's parents are rich

while Cushie's parents are rich and snobbish

foxing to endpapers and some text  (see photographs)

Winnipeg and Vancouver

rafter painting

Being unable to find such a work

Precious Stones and Minerals by Dr. Hermann Bank vintage while Cushie's parents are richPrecious Stones and Minerals Text by Dr. Hermann Bank of Idar Oberstein Centre of the German Diamond and Gem Industry A.. H. & A. W. Reed, 1970, [First Edition], ISBN 589003003, tipped in colour photographic plates throughout, large hardcover, dustjacket, slipcase Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners stamp on front endpaper; dustjacket shows a little edge and shelf wear