Hope pearl collection as described by kunz and stevenson in 1908. Bound in gilt decorated cloth boards with gilt titles present boards have light shelfwear present to the extremities. Published in new york in 1908, this work is a splendid example. The book of the pearl the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems by george f. Its history, art, science and industry dover jewelry and metalwork di kunz, george frederick. Bound in its original sky blue cloth boards with elaborate gilt decoration on the cover and spine, this antique volume is an exhaustive masterpiece work in the field of gemology. George frederick kunz signed 1908 book of the pearl history. From 1905 onward, miss belle da costa greene 18831950 was the.
If you have the money, buy the original 1908 edition in its sumptuous binding as shown. Jul 25, 2010 they were wonderful books on all subjects. Fresh water pearlqueen pearlpaterson dr thomas w evans. George frederick kunz and charles hugh stevenson publisher. Nova online the perfect pearl the history of pearls. The book of the pearl george frederick kunz, charles hugh. Go to main famous pearls and collections after the hope pearl collection. George frederick kunz, charles hugh stevenson full view 1908. The history, art, science, and industry of the queen. The book of the pearl george frederick kunz, charles. Book of the pearl covers all topics on pearls, from creation, farming, artificial, cultured, natural. Illustrated with over 100 black and white plates with some in color and 5 pearl producing area maps. Its history, art, science and industry dover jewelry and metalwork kunz, george frederick, stevenson, charles hugh on. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their.
The hope collection as recorded by kunz and stevenson in the book of the pearl. The book of the pearl by kunz and stevenson, 1908 1st edition. They tell of kino, the fisherman, and of his wife, juana, and of the baby, coyotito. The hope pearl one of the largest known pearls in the world. Aug 02, 2012 the book of the pearl the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems by george f. Hope pearl collection as described by kunz and stevenson. Kunz worked with mathilde laigle to write the book of pearl part. A finely produced publication dedicated to the magic of the pearl, rarely found in such lovely original condition. The book of the pearl, the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems by george frederick kunz, 1908. He was the founder and president of the museums of the peaceful arts in 19, special agent for the us geological survey 18831909, a research curator at the museum of natural history in new york city, and the leading advocate in the establishment of the international. The greatest book collector you never heard of fine books. This scarce book dating from 1908, is by two noted experts in the field and is now a rare and important work of reference on the history of the pearl and the pearling industry, with over one hundred illustrations some of which are in colour showing a number of royal portraits including the then czarina of russia. According to kunz and stevenson in their outstanding book of the pearl 1908, the 14mm saltwater pearl in this pin is the largest ancient pearl ever found, weighing about 70 grains. Illustrated with plates from various sources, some in color.
From the earliest known times to the present, and more on. Among his many achievements, he and his friend charles hugh stevenson wrote the book. Kunz authored the book of the pearl, which is still regarded as the definitive reference source on the gem. Kunz, the book of the pearl, inscribed, ny, 1908 the book of the pearl, the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems george frederick kunz 1856 1932 one of americas most. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Frederick kunz was one of the most influential gemologists of the 19th and 20th centuries. George frederick kunz signed 1908 book of the pearl. The pearl by john steinbeck in the town they tell the story of the great pearl how it was found and how it was lost again. It came from the temple of aphrodite at paphos, on the island of cyprus. The book of the pearl 1908 available online and in pdf downloads from the gem and diamond foundation. He was the founder and president of the museums of the peaceful arts in 19, special agent for the us geological survey. The pearl by john steinbeck point pleasant beach school.
Information from 1908 on the hope pearl as recorded by kunz and stevenson in the book of the. Published in new york in 1908, this work is a splendid example of fine book production. This beautiful example of modern book design, executed in high quality materials, is prized not only for the enormous amount. Its history, art, science and industry dover jewelry and metalwork. Go to main famous pearls and collections after the hope pearl. Information from 1908 on the hope pearl as recorded by kunz and stevenson in the book of the pearl. In 1908, george fredrick kunz produced a gemmologicial masterpiece dedicated to a single gemstone in the form of his publication the book of the pearl. Colour portrait frontispiece of tsarina alexandra, 99 plates, some of these in colour, some with captions on printed tissue guards. While i recognized it as a very special and unique book, i didnt have a specialty of any kind at that time, and so tucked it away very carefully for some future time. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. During the intervening 109 years there have been very few publications of a gemmological nature that can. George frederick kunz and charles hugh stevenson in their book the book of the pearl published in 1908, describe the pearl as a perfect sphere having a weight of 93 grains.
Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination, and rings for the finger. George frederick kunz was an american mineralogist and mineral collector. The book of the pearl by kunz about this scarce book dating from 1908, is by two noted experts in the field and is now a rare and important work of reference on the history of the pearl and the pearling industry, with over one hundred illustrations some of which are in colour showing a number of royal portraits including the then czarina of. The hope collection as recorded by kunz and stevenson in the book of the. See all books authored by george frederick kunz, including the curious lore of precious stones. The book of the pearl george frederick kunz farlang. Kunz, the book of the pearl, inscribed, ny, 1908 the book of the pearl, the history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems george frederick kunz 1856 1932 one of americas most prominent early gem experts with charles hugh stevenson new york. George frederick kunz books list of books by author. George frederick kunz, whom i like to call americas first gemologist, in his 1908 masterpiece, the book of the pearl, states his belief that an ancient fisheating tribe, perhaps along the coast. Kunz, george frederick and stevenson, charles hugh 1908. Kunz, the book of the pearl, inscribed, ny, 1908 the. According to kunz and stevenson in their outstanding. And because the story has been told so often, it has taken root in every mans mind.
Dec 10, 2008 kunz, george frederick and charles hugh stevenson. The book of the pearl by kunz about this scarce book dating from 1908, is by two noted experts in the field and is now a rare and important work of reference on the history of the pearl and the pearling. Tiffany queen pearl doubtless the most famous pearl ever found within the limits of the united states, and likewise one of the choicest, is the well known queen pearl. The discovery of american sources for pearls contributed to the organic gems popularity. The greatest book collector you never heard of fine.
Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form. Stevenson, charles hugh 1908 the book of the pearl. This scarce book dating from 1908, is by two noted experts in the field and is now a rare and important work of reference on the history of the pearl and the pearling industry, with over one hundred. This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls.
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