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The Book of the Pearl

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The Book of the Pearl

by KUNZ, George Frederick and Charles Hugh STEVENSON

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New York: The Century Co, 1908. A finely produced publication dedicated to the magic of the pearl, rarely found in such lovely original condition. Published in New York in 1908, this work is a splendid example of fine book production. Amongst much of interest, there is a long chapter on the Australian pearling industry: "As regards areas of distribution the most extensive pearl-oyster grounds of the world are situated on the northern and western coasts of Australia" the nude divers in the Australian pearl fisheries are mostly Malays and Australian aborigines." (Chapter IX). Large octavo, colour frontispiece and numerous black & white and coloured plates throughout; a very good copy in the original gilt-decorated cloth.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Book of the Pearl
Author
KUNZ, George Frederick and Charles Hugh STEVENSON
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
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Publisher
The Century Co
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1908
Keywords
Pearl, Pearls, Jewellery, Pearling, Oysters, Broome, Australia

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