The Lewis Collection Of Gems And Rings, In The Possession Of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

By John Henry Middleton

Book Overview

The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings, in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, is a book written by John Henry Middleton. This book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of gems and rings that belonged to the Lewis family and is now housed at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The book provides detailed descriptions and photographs of each item in the collection, including information on their historical and cultural significance. The Lewis Collection includes items from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as medieval and Renaissance Europe. Middleton's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of jewelry and gems, as well as for scholars of ancient and medieval art and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163227633
• ISBN13: 9781163227633
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"