The Book of the Pearl
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 828 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Pearl divers |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 828 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Pearl divers |
ISBN | : |
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Pearls |
ISBN | : |
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 678 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780486422763 |
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 |
Publisher | : Arkose Press |
Total Pages | : 826 |
Release | : 2015-10-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781344000468 |
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Author | : George Frederick 1856-1932 Kunz |
Publisher | : Wentworth Press |
Total Pages | : 830 |
Release | : 2016-09-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781360671727 |
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 826 |
Release | : 2016-10-07 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781333882099 |
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.
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 824 |
Release | : 2015-02-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781293975596 |
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Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : Nabu Press |
Total Pages | : 824 |
Release | : 2014-03 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781295833986 |
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Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics |
Total Pages | : 822 |
Release | : 2018-10-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780342432059 |
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 | : Aviva Briefel |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2018-07-05 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1501726870 |
The nineteenth century witnessed an unprecedented increase in art forgery, caused both by the advent of national museums and by a rapidly growing bourgeois interest in collecting objects from the past. This rise had profound repercussions on notions of selfhood and national identity within and outside the realm of art. Although art critics denounced forgery for its affront to artistic traditions, they were fascinated by its power to shape the human and object worlds and adopted a language of art forgery to articulate a link between the making of fakes and the making of selves. The Deceivers explores the intersections among artistic crime, literary narrative, and the definition of identity. Literary texts joined more specialized artistic discourses in describing the various identities associated with art forgery: the forger, the copyist, the art expert, the dealer, the restorer. Built into new characters were assumptions about gender, sexuality, race, and nationality that themselves would come to be presented in a language of artistic authenticity. Aviva Briefel places special emphasis on the gendered distinction between male forgers and female copyists. "Copying," a benign occupation when undertaken by a woman, became "forgery," laden with criminal intent, when performed by men. Those who could successfully produce, handle, or detect spurious things and selves were distinguished from others who were incapable of distinguishing the authentic from the artistic and human forgeries. Through close reading of literary narratives such as Trilby and The Marble Faun as well as newspaper accounts of forgery scandals, The Deceivers reveals the identities—both authentic and fake—that emerged from the Victorian culture of forgery.