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. 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. Each book contains a total of more than 2000 pages with 6000 high quality photos on agates and jaspers. A passionate rockhound, she has been collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks for more than 20 years. 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. Visit johann zenzs wonderful worldwide agate collection and find out more about the international directory of agate collectors. In this absolutely gorgeous and informative book you will find some of the most beautiful and highest quality banded agates and agates with inclusions from the world over professor johann zenz, author of agates i, ii and iii. Agates iii by johann zenz 20, hardcover, 656 pages, no longer available see more venture to the source of ruby and sapphire in distant lands with the guidance of a connoisseurs eye and learn what collectors should seek in precious stones. Moonlight gemstones rock shop and jewelry store in marfa tx, featuring the local west texas agate and specializing in cabochons, polished heels, mineral. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti polk. Published photos and article in johann zenzs book agates iii, 2011.
Dietrich mayer exquisite agates 2017 this book features 900 favorite specimens from the collection of dietrich mayer. John was honored to have been included in the collector profiles in the book agates iii by johann zenz. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america by patti polk in djvu, doc, rtf download ebook. Oct 05, 2017 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. We are personally acquainted with many of the authors of the following books and can direct to them any questions you may have. No copies of this book were found in stock from 837 online book stores and marketplaces. Agates by johann zenz 1st edition coffee table size agate. Agates, 2014 second limited edition by johann zenz, hardcover.
Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polis. Featured in johann zenz s agates ii page 40 jeffrey a. 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. Finally, johann zenz discussed how his monumental book, agates, became three books.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. This page is devoted to providing sources of information on agates, jaspers, and petrified wood. 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. Listed below are great articles written by fellow collectors and ones that ive written too. Johann zenz agates 2014 this book is an updated, limited edition of the first of three volumes on agate by johann zenz. 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. Published photos and article in johann zenz s book agates iii, 2011. Agates by johann zenz 1st edition coffee table size agate picture book. After the fantastic success of agates i, which came out in 2005 and quickly sold out, bode verlag are now presenting the new agates ii, authored by the austrian collector johann zenz.
Agates ii hardcover january 1, 2009 by johann zenz author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Agates by johann zenz 9783925094859 get textbooks new. Mineralogical books and dvds for sale mineral books, whats. He also discussed the problems and rewards that come with working with the publisher and those who helped with the different parts of the books. 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. Featured in johann zenzs agates ii page 40 jeffrey a. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for. Pat has finished his book which exhibits his finest agates. Agates ii is an impressive book full of interesting texts and 2200 amazing colour images. Seventeenth annual sinkankas symposium 2020 agate and. 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. See more ideas about agate, lake superior agates and gem shop.
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. He has displayed agates in rock shows in europe and across the united states. The legendary book agates part i by johann zenz is back in a brandnew 2014 edition. In this absolutely gorgeous and informative book you will find some of the most beautiful and highest quality banded agates and agates with inclusions from the world over. 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. Collecting agates and jaspers of north america free pdf.
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. A book that includes an introduction to basic geology about how and where agates form, the many varieties of new zealand agate, the principle agatecollecting areas in new zealand, a photo gallery for each location, a rich visual archive of over 840 imagesback cover. That way, the book also serves as an ideal reference work for the worlds best agate localities. Fire agate which seems to glow internally like an opal. She has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Hans gamma has always made his knowledge and collection available to the rest of us, a very great kindness. Johann agate agates coffee by size edition zenz table picture 1st book agates by. 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. He includes a bounty of amazing pictures and the history behind agates. Bode dietrich mayer exquisite agates 2017 this book features 900 favorite specimens from the collection of dietrich mayer.
Picture jaspers, treasures of the owyhee area, oregon. Oct 08, 2019 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. Agates ii by johann zenz, rainer bode, angelika filz, nick crawford, stefan hamann, steffan jahn, robin field paperback, 656 pages, published 2009. 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. Explore books by zenz johann with our selection at. 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. Author of collecting rocks, gems and minerals, polk has been collecting, cutting and polishing rocks for jewelry and display for more than 20 years. Agates ii by johann zenz in collaboration with nick crawford, lord cromartie, hans gamma, jens gotze, pat mcmahan, terry moxon, stefan raimann and dieter schwarz. Agates 1st edition by johann zenz paperback, 656 pages, published 2005.
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