CBR BOOKSTORE
Updated April 2024
This section highlights some of the lapidary related books we have have available for purchase.
We carry current in print titles as well as older out of print and collector books.
- Exotic Obsidian: The Lapidary Art of William Thomas Dodge
- Full color photos! Gorgeous Fire Obsidian, Red Ribbon, Aurora Borealis and Blood Obsidian. The photos capture the iridescence and bold colors found in these fabulous stones. CigarBoxRock obtained a limited amount of signed copies from the first printing. The books were printed by the same company that printed Hans Gamma’s books and the quality is evident. If you have the Hans Gamma Jasper books….. you must have this book !
Softcover, 76 pages
- $60.00 Plus Shipping One Copy Left!
- ROCK TREASURES OF OREGON by Hans Gamma
- Published 2022
The third book in the series, this is a jaw dropping pictorial atlas of the landscapes and the agates, jaspers, obsidian and petrified wood found in Oregon. Fabulous photos from Han’s personal collection as well as other’s… Tom Dodge, John Gaumer, Dale Huett, Jim Mills and Beth Myers, Matthew Potts, Phillip Stephenson…. and more!
Softcover, 240 pages
This book has more pictures than his previous books! Best described as “STUNNING!” - $45.00 Plus Shipping Only 1 Copy Left! More on order!
Oregon Under Foot by K.T. Meyers and Richard L. Petrovic
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Oregon Under Foot
Pocket guide. 15 pages of full color photos to help you identify agates and Jaspers
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Agates of the Oregon Coast by K.T. Meyers
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Agates of The Oregon Coast
Pocket Guide. 15 pages. Great for on site identification! You can match your finds to the full color photos. Contains map of agate collecting areas!
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Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making
How to Tumble Polish Rocks into Gems Secrets of the Pros Revealed
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Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making by Jim Magnuson with Val Carver
Softcover 176 pages….. $18.95 Plus Shipping
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How to Tumble Polish Rocks into Gems Secrets of the Pros Revealed By Edward E. Smith
Softcover 102 pages ……$22.95 Plus Shippling
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