Pat has finished his book which exhibits his finest agates. Published photos and article in johann zenz s book agates iii, 2011. If you have any interest in agates at all, i urge you to. Of course, i dont rule out the luck of finding good agate specimens from old collections as well as trading with any collectors when possible. May 6, 2014 agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer available stay safe and healthy. Picture jaspers, treasures of the owyhee area, oregon.
Gene mueller on orb patterns with photos of my morrisonite collection specimens. 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. The latest book in the world on agates written by professor johann zenz and rainer bode was available at many stalls throughout the show. Agates ii hardcover january 1, 2009 by johann zenz author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is an easy drive that doesnt require dealing with the crazy highways and heavy traffic typical of tucson. Idaroberstein over 700 years of agate history website.
I should have asked johann zenz to send me what he typed to check for any inaccurate. Hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polis. Agatespetrified woodjasperstonescollectionsmagicreadinguniquebooks. Agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz, hardcover.
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. Oct 05, 2017 hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. 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. 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. Fortification agate which exhibit little or no layered structure fire agate which seems to glow internally like an opal. 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. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. He was infected by the love of minerals and soon the first collecting excursions followed. Born in 1960, johann zenz came across minerals and fossils in early. Bode dietrich mayer exquisite agates 2017 this book features 900 favorite specimens from the collection of dietrich mayer. The sound of austin portraits 1st edition coffee table book new sealed music. Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick.
Professor johann zenz, author of agates i, ii and iii this text is a must for every agate collectors library and reference shelf bob jones, editor of rock and gem magazine. On 424 pages the author presents his best agates exquisite eye candy for every agate freak. Agates iii by johann zenz 2011 hardback 70q 9783942588072 ebay. This book sold out quickly when it came out and is highly sought after by collectors and agate lovers.
Nov 19, 2012 agates ii by johann zenz in collaboration with nick. Lithographie, ltd is mineralogical geological book publisher. Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick crawford, stefan hamann, steffan jahn, robin field paperback, 656 pages, published 2009. Thanks againsee below what some very reputable people have said about kaleidoscope jasperkaleidoscope jasper. He has published articles in rock and gem magazine and the german magazine, mineralien welt, and was a contributing writer on the topic of agates with inclusions in johann zenzs authoritative book, agates ii. Jan 01, 2015 a book that includes an introduction to basic geology about how and where agates form, the many varieties of new zealand agate, the principle agate collecting areas in new zealand, a photo gallery for each location, a rich visual archive of over 840 imagesback cover. Lot of 25 free form slabs of jaspers, agates, petriwood, obsidian. Seventeenth annual sinkankas symposium 2020 agate and. Each book contains a total of more than 2000 pages with 6000 high quality photos on agates and jaspers. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti. It has the same size as the legendary agates trilogy by johann zenz and a brilliant print quality. Identification, values, lapidary uses designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, collecting rocks, gems and minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true \collector.
Entrance to the 3 day show and a 2 metre showcase to display queensland agates was granted to me free of charge. Be sure to check out his wonderful new book, agates. Born in 1960 johann zenz came across minerals and fossils in early secondary school. Collecting rocks, gems and minerals a rockhounds musthave resource easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this new and completely revised and expanded edition of collecting rocks, gems, and minerals is designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with. This one has been signed by the author it was personalized in tuscon, az 2006. Treasures of the owyhee area, oregon, published in late january 2012, documents information on over 75 different sites. Johanns agate and jasper collection of about 6000 pieces is primarily made up of agates from mexicoprimarily laguna, coyamito, agua nueva, and moctezuma agatesand from the united statesarizona, montana, oregon.
Agates by johann zenz 1st edition coffee table size agate. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Agates by johann zenz first edition, autographed agates by johann zenz, published by bode. Published photos and article in johann zenzs book agates iii, 2011.
Agates ii by johann zenz in collaboration with nick crawford, lord. Agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz. Agates morocco mexico aouli moctezuma laguna baker condor. Agates paperback january 1, 2005 by johann zenz author 5. Hardcover agates by johann zenz first edition, autographed agates by johann zenz, published by bode. Book agates size agate edition zenz 1st picture table by coffee johann agates by. She has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. Kaleidoscope jasper agate rough one cut and the first. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti polk. We at the gem shop, are very excited johann zenz agreed to participate in the book talk and signing at the tucson showplace. See more ideas about agate, lake superior agates and gem shop. Dietrich mayers worldfamous agate collection can now be admired in a brand new book. Agates in munich 2005 from the show with a free bus. Vintage swirl mint alley 3color 3 interesting warm western jasperagates total 7.
The legendary book agates part i by johann zenz is back in a brandnew 2014 edition. There is so much information that wed like to include on our page, so if youre still interested in this wonderful stone a good place to start is with the. I just started collecting agates and the easy picking as well as best popular agate rough are mostly gone, so i decided to let the luck of digging and cutting the agate rough build up my collection. Agates iii by johann zenz 20, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer. Johann s agate and jasper collection of about 6000 pieces is primarily made up of agates from mexicoprimarily laguna, coyamito, agua nueva. We are also exited to host newly published author hans gamma. The six authors included brad cross mexican agates, scott wolter lake superior agates, roger clark south dakota fairburn agates, johann zentz agate encyclopedias i, ii, iii, hans gamma oregon jaspers, and me. Mint marbles marys 1932 1932 marbles marys agate st. Moonlight gemstones rock shop and jewelry store in marfa tx, featuring the local west texas agate and specializing in cabochons, polished heels, mineral. Johann size table 1st picture agates edition zenz by coffee book agate agates by. Agates by johann zenz 1st edition coffee table size agate picture book. On 424 pages the author presents his best agates exquisite eye candy for every agatefreak. That profile mentioned johns pioneering role in development of international groups on social media devoted to agates.
There is so much information that wed like to include on our page, so if youre still interested in this wonderful stone a good place to start is with the book called, agates or agates ii by johann zenz. Visit johann zenzs wonderful worldwide agate collection and find out more about the international directory of agate collectors. 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. Agates petrified woodjasperstonescollectionsmagicreadinguniquebooks. John was honored to have been included in the collector profiles in the book agates iii by johann zenz. John fielder colorado 1st edition leather bound coffee table book. Dubbed undoubtedly most extraordinary among the new jasper finds by noted author johann zenz in his latest book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. Johann zenz agates 2014 this book is an updated, limited edition of the first of three volumes on agate by johann zenz. Horni halze, czech republic discovered in a locality of a small village in the mountains of northwest czech republic near the border of germany, this exemplary specimen of vein agate shows the typical coloration and erratic pattern from horni halze with its intense reds, orange and brown formed in extremely tangled or distorted patterns of bent chalcedony cones which have grown. Jan 01, 2009 agates ii hardcover january 1, 2009 by johann zenz author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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