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Author : George Frederick Kunz
Release : 1908
Genre : Pearl divers
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Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz. This book was released on 1908. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Release : 1908
Genre : Pearls
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Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz. This book was released on 1908. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Release : 2001-01-01
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Synopsis The Book of the Pearl by : George Frederick Kunz
Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz. This book was released on 2001-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance the highly readable text, sure to intrigue any lover of gems.
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Release : 2018-10-28
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Book Synopsis The Book of the Pearl; The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems by : George Frederick Kunz
Download or read book The Book of the Pearl; The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems written by George Frederick Kunz. This book was released on 2018-10-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Release : 2016-10-07
Genre : Travel
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Book Synopsis The Book of the Pearl by : George Frederick Kunz
Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz. This book was released on 2016-10-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Book of the Pearl: The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems The senior author has had exceptionally favorable opportunities to examine the precious objects contained in the various imperial and royal treasuries. Through the courtesy of the late Count Sipuigine, Court Chamberlain, and of the late General Philamanoff, custodian of the Ourejena Palata, he was permitted to critically examine the Rus sian crown jewels in the Summer Palace on the Neva, and in the Palata in the Kremlin, at Moscow, he examined the crowns and jewels of all the early czars. Through the courtesy of Baron von Theile, he was permitted to inspect carefully and in detail the won derful jewels of the Austrian crown, which are beautifully ordered and arranged. The English and Saxon crown jewels were also seen under favorable conditions which permitted detailed examination, and the jewel collections of almost all the principal museums of Europe and America were carefully studied. As regards the literature of the subject, the senior author has gathered together the largest known existing collection of works treating of pearls and precious stones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
