This rare and beautifully illustrated catalogue of the gem collection of Prince Poniatowski, compiled by James Prendeville and published in 1841, provides a detailed description of each gem and its provenance, accompanied by poetic illustrations of the mythological and historical figures depicted on the gems. The book is an important resource for scholars of classical art and archaeology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.