The current author edited and published it in 2012. Sadly the author died before it could be published. This book, from an unpublished 1934 manuscript, was the first monograph devoted solely to the gemology of these gems. Halford-Watkins' Book of Ruby & Sapphire. Halford-Watkins, it provides the most complete coverage of that period. In 2012, a major unpublished manuscript on ruby and sapphire was released, edited by this author.
The Barlow (1915) and Holland (1898) volumes are excellent but deal mainly with the mineralogical/geological aspects. Considering the importance of ruby and sapphire, it is somewhat surprising how few monographs exist. Let us begin the journey with books solely devoted to corundum. Due to space limitations, the focus here is largely on older collectible works. I have done an extensive review of both, pruning what is a vast and ever-increasing sprawl into a vineyard containing the most select and delectable vintages. My personal library contains over two thousand volumes, along with a digital reference database of over 6000 entries relating to gems. And thus, the knowledge of them is not easily found in banal country rock, but instead scattered in precious pockets where the creator hides her treasures. Thus, if one truly wishes to become a Zen master of ruby and sapphire, you will need to drill deeply into the ancillary literature. Even so, there are few monographs specifically devoted to these gems. The literature on ruby and sapphire is extensive and over the past twenty years has greatly expanded. Thus, in all of my writings I have made the conscious decision to clearly document my source material. The advancement of civilization is a direct result of previous discovery and the bibliography represents the genealogical record. The prevailing thought is that any form of scholarship will alienate a wide audience. When it comes to essays intended for the general reader, a reference list is often an afterthought, if present at all. Introduction to collecting books on ruby & sapphire (corundum) A discussion of the literature of ruby and sapphire (corundum), with particular emphasis on the most collectible books covering ruby and sapphire around the world.
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