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23.5 x 15.5cms 548pp b/w illusts very good paperback & cover This book covers the origin & history of pearls; structure & form; the pearl fisheries of Asia Africa Europe & the Americas; facts & lore on pearl-culture & pearl-farming; mystical & medicinal properties; famous pearls & pearl collections.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The history of the sword is the history of humanity." With these words, British author, Victorian scholar, and world traveler Richard Burton begins his eloquent and exceptionally erudite history of the "Queen of Weapons."Spanning the centuries and a wide range of cultures, Burton's rich and elegant prose illuminates the sword as both armament and potent symbol. For nearly all peoples of the world, the sword embodied the spirit of chivalry, symbolised justice and martyrdom and represented courage and freedom. In battle, it served universally as a deadly offensive weapon.Drawing on a wealth of literary, archaeological, anthropological, linguistic, and other sources, the author traces the sword's origins, from its birth as a charred and sharpened stick, through its diverse stages of development, to its full growth in the early Roman Empire. Recounting man's long association with this weapon, the author describes in brilliant detail:The ages of wood, bone and bornThe appearance of stone swords and exotic weapons such as the boomerangThe ages of copper and alloys such as bronze and brass - used in producing the long, narrow blades of rapiersThe Iron Age during which the Viking sword of carbonized iron took shape - a weapon whose form would set the standard for the next thousand years.Enhanced by nearly 300 excellent line drawings, the text provides an incredible wealth of detailed data about the sword and its variations: sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, rapier, foil, and a host of other arms, including dirks, daggers, throwing knives, flails, and much more.Military and social historians, scholars and students of weaponry, as well as armchair adventurers will find this volume a fascinating, abundantly illustrated and highly readable account of this potent symbol of power. Eloquent, exceptionally erudite history of the "Queen of Weapons." Traces sword's origin - from prehistory to its full growth during early Roman Empire. Discusses earliest weapons of stone, bone, horn and wood as well as variations: sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar and more. Enhanced Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Stiff unmarked book in crisp covers. ; 9.2 X 6.1 X 1.7 inches; 672 pages.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 615pp. BLUE CLOTH HARDBOUND, GILT GOLD EMBOSSED/STAMPED TITLE/DESIGN ON SPINE COVER AND FRONT BOARD. DIMENSIONS: 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4". CONDITION: VERY GOOD; OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTION/DATE ON INSIDE BOARD PAGE, LIGHT SPOTTING ON UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT BOARD, LIGHT-MODERATELY BUMPED SPINE CROWN/HEEL, SPINE COVER DARKENED A BIT, SPINE COVER TITLE GENTLY RUBBED, CORNERS GENTLY RUBBED/BUMPED, TEXT CLEAN, BOARD PAGES YELLOWED, INTERIOR PAGES BRIGHT. VERY NICE BOOK.

Condition: Normal. Editorial Dover Publications. Tapa blanda. 23cm. Cubierta deslucida. Ilustrado Normal.

Blue Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. Volumes 1 Through 6 (All Published). A Matched Set In Blue Cloth With Wavy Lines In Gilt On Cover And Spine; Gilt Title On Front Cover, Gilt Title, Volume Number, And Publisher On Spine. Correct Publishing Dates At Foot Of Title Page (Volumes 1 Through 4 Dated 1885, Volumes 5 And 6 Dated 1886, All Are First Printings). Contains A. Conan Doyle's First Published Story, "Bones", In Volume Iv ( With 1885 Date At Foot Of This Title Page, A Point Of Issue). A Bright, Clean Set. All Gilt Lettering And Designs Strong. A Few Points Of Fraying At Top/Bottom Of Spines. Vol. Vi Has A 1/4" X 1/8" Gouge On Front Cover, Not Affecting Lettering Or Design. A Few Small Water Stains To Covers: 1 Square Inch On Bottom Of Rear Cover Of Vol. I, 1/4 Square Inch Top Corner Of Front Cover Vol. Ii. Partially Detached Signature Vol. V. Bookplates Of H.C. Allen And Small Signature Of Helen Cobb In Each Volume. Matched Sets Of The Six Volumes, Which Were Issued Over Two Years, Are Scarce In Decent Condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xix, 548 pages with many b/w and colour plates (missing the colour frontispice plate of Czarina Catherin. xix, 548 pages. Tourmaline / turquoise cloth cover with gilt stamping.Dedicated by the author George Kunz to A.W. Feaveryear, dated Nov 30, 1908.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history of pearls, tracing their journey from ancient times to the present day. The author delves into the origins of pearls, examining how these precious gems captivated civilizations across the globe, from the ancient empires of India and China to the Roman Republic and the Byzantine Empire. The book reveals how pearls became more than just beautiful ornaments, acquiring symbolic meaning in various cultures. From their association with purity and chastity in the East to their use as emblems of power and wealth in Rome, pearls were often imbued with deep cultural and religious significance. The author meticulously documents the fascinating trade routes, extravagant courts, and religious practices that shaped the global fascination with pearls, providing a captivating glimpse into the cultural and economic forces behind their popularity. The book also explores the complex relationship between pearls and power, highlighting how these gems have been coveted by emperors, kings, and religious leaders throughout history. Readers will be intrigued by the tales of opulent jewelry, grand processions, and the extraordinary sums paid for single pearls. The book offers a unique perspective on the enduring appeal of these treasures, demonstrating how pearls have captured the imagination and desires of humankind for millennia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1907 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 40 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 252. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume pam. Language: English Pages: 252 Volume pam.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 338. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 338.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 156. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 156.

30.0 x 20.0cms 548pp many b/w & colour illusts maps a handsome turpuoise hardback with lavish gilt decorations on the front & spine (no dustwrapper as issued)foxed title page but otherwise no foxing uncut page block. When published this was 'probably the largest single collection of data in existence on this particular subject'. Kunz examined the jewels in the various imperial and royal treasuries as well as the main European & American museums. The chapters are: pearls among the ancients: medieval & modern pearls; origin of pearls; structure & form; sources; the pearl fisheries of the Persian Gulf; East African pearl fisheries; the South Sea islands; Venezuela; pearl-culture & farming; mystical & medicinal properties; values & commerce; treatment & care; ornamental & decorative pearls; famous pearls & collections; the aboriginal use of pearls & their discovery in mounds & graves.

Boards. 1st edition. 1st UK edition, quarto, original white buckram cloth with gilt decoration, col frontis with tissue guard, many plates (some in colour), maps, pp xix, 548. Very slightly darkened to edges of boards, minor foxing to endpapers, otherwise clean and in near-fine condition. First edition, first issue of the London edition. (Very heavy, please inquire regarding postage.) Important work on the history of the pearl and the pearling industry, lavishly illustrated. Includes section on the pearl fisheries of Australia (mainly Western Australia) as well as the pearl fisheries of the Persian Gulf. Scarce, especially in the London edition. (another edition published in New York the same year was issued in turqoise cloth boards).

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. 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. Sinkankas 3690.

4to. XIX, (1), 548 pp. With colour frontispiece, 99 plates (including 17 in colour and one engraved). Citron crushed levant gilt, title in six compartments with five raised bands and gold tooling and gilt lettering, board edges and turn-ins gilt. One of the highlights of American gemology from the beginning of the 20th century. Richly illustrated with plates from various sources, some in colour, this is a presentation copy inscribed by the author to the head of Tiffany's jewelry workshop: "To Miss Julia Halsey Munson, with the compliments of the senior author George F. Kunz. New York, July 10, 1913". - For this book, Kunz drew heavily on his encyclopedic knowledge of gems. The Book of the Pearl presents the history of pearls from ancient China to the author's own times. Kunz describes the historical and current practices of pearl harvesting and how pearls are processed into jewellery and cult objects. He devotes much space to the region that he describes as the pearling centre of the world: the Gulf and the Red Sea. Kunz describes the mastery of pearl fishers and pearl cutters of the region and the rich collections of pearls of Arab shahs and princesses. He illustrates all of this through detailed maps. The text covers all aspects of ancient and modern knowledge of pearls, including the formation of pearls and the natural history of fresh- and saltwater pearls. In his bibliography of gemology, John Sinkankas praised the book as "[a] beautiful example of modern book design, executed in high quality materials [.] prized not only for the enormous amount of reliable information that it contains, indeed still unmatched in any work since", but also for the large number of high-quality illustrations in black and white. - G. F. Kunz (1856-1932) was one of the United States' earliest gem experts. Born into a Swiss immigrant family in New York, he was primarily raised in New Jersey, where he developed an early interest in minerals. He began collecting his first specimens by the age of 14 and had amassed a collection of approximately 4,000 stones only six years later. A self-taught expert, Kunz made his unrivalled knowledge as a gem expert available to Tiffany & Co. at the age of 23. He remained with Tiffany's for 53 consecutive years, eventually becoming the company's vice president. During his career, Kunz also became a prolific author, and he is credited with a legacy of important books on gemstones. He was one of the founders of the New York Mineralogical Club, a Secretary of American Society of Arts and Sciences, an Honorary Curator of Precious Stones at the American Museum of Natural History, and a Curator for the New York Academy of Sciences. The pink gem variety of spodumene was named "kunzite" in his honour in 1903. - In very good condition, with only very slight wear to extremities. All plates intact, without browning or foxing. - Sinkankas 3690.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback, in good condition for its age, with some discolouring and wear to book covers and page edges. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.