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The Book of the Pearl

the History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems.

Stock Code 111672

New York, The Century Co., 1908

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Kunz' monograph on the pearl has been described as 'One of the most beautiful books published in the United States' (Sinkankas). Prized for the enormous amount of reliable information it contains. This first issue is distinguished by the cream pearls to the cover and the top edge being gilt.

First edition, first issue; 4to; 25 colour plates and numerous black & white, 5 maps, illustrations in text; publisher's turquoise cloth, elaborately blocked in gilt, top edge gilt, corners bumped, rubbing to extremities, a few minor marks, otherwise very bright and internally fine; 548 pp.

Sinkankas 3690.
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The Book of the Pearl

KUNZ, George Frederick; STEVENSON, Charles Hugh.

Stock code: 111672

$1,918.00

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