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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Pearls and Pearling (Classic Reprint)
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Pearls and Pearling (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Pearls and Pearling
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017447144 ISBN 13: 9781017447149
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Pearls and Pearling
Published by Fur News Publishing Co., 1913
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Boards stained and soiled, front hinge loose, binding shaken, ink name and date on front endpaper. 1913 Hard Cover. 203, [5] pp. A guide to finding and evaluating pearls, with chapters on their origin and history, their care, value, and sale, and tips for detecting fakes. Includes frontispiece and 54 illustrations, two of which are two-panel plates.
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Pearls and Pearling (First Edition) 1913 Illinois River
Language: English
Published by A. R. Harding (Fur News Publishing Co.), 1913
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Collectible first edition of Herbert Harvey Vertrees' Pearls and Pearling. Bound in green cloth with dark green illustration and lettering to front panel and dark-green lettering to spine panel. Emphasis on fresh water pearls, specifically on the Illinois River. Includes pearling history, geographical distribution of pearls, methods of collecting and much more. 56 photographs. Scarce. 203 pp. plus 5 pp. of illustrated publisher ads. 6 3/4" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. One corner slightly bumped. Exceptionally clean, presentable copy of a hard-to-find pearling collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on an immersive journey into the fascinating world of freshwater pearls. Delving into the history of pearl hunting, the author explores the cultural significance of pearls across various civilizations, from ancient Egypt and Rome to the Native American tribes of North America. Detailed accounts of pearl discoveries in different regions of the United States and Canada highlight the rich history of this industry. The book then delves into the scientific aspects of pearl formation, examining the various theories that have been advanced over centuries. The author, an experienced pearl hunter himself, discusses the life cycle of freshwater mussels, their preferred habitats, and the various parasites that play a key role in pearl production. He also offers practical advice on prospecting for pearls, including methods of dredging and shell extraction. The book concludes with insightful observations on the value, care, and sale of pearls, along with explanations of how to identify and improve imperfect pearls. This book is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the natural world, the history of gemstones, and the intricacies of a unique and often overlooked industry. 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.
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Pearls and Pearling
Published by A.R. Harding, Columbus, 1913
Seller: Berryville Old Book Shop, Berryville, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. 203 pgs. Illustrations. Very good- hardcover copy; minor soiling to covers. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. (824).
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Condition: New.
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Pearls and Pearling
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017447144 ISBN 13: 9781017447149
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
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Pearls and Pearling
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 101744157X ISBN 13: 9781017441574
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Hardcover. Good copy minus jacket. In grey cloth covers with embossed illustration of an oyster and green lettering on front cover and green lettering on spine. With 54 photographs. Square and intact binding. Clean and unmarked endpapers and text pages.Bumping of ends of spine. Moderate wear and soiling to covers. Photos upon request. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Pearls and Pearling
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 203+(5) pages, illustrated with photos, sketches and maps. A history of pearling plus instructions for hunting fresh water pearls. Fine condition, an exceptionally nice copy, unused with no owner names.
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Pearls and pearling / by Herbert H. Vertrees. 1913 [LeatherBound]
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 216. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 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: 216.
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Pearls and Pearling
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2022
ISBN 10: 101744157X ISBN 13: 9781017441574
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 203 pp. Original green cloth covers w/ title on binding. Corners bumped. Wear to extremities. Staining to covers. Lightly soiled. Foxing to front and back pde and fep. Illust. w/ b/w photos and drawings.
