Pearls Ornament And Obsession

Joyce, Kristin; Addison, Shellei

ISBN 10: 0671759280 / ISBN 13: 9780671759285

Published by Simon & Schuster, 1993

About this Item

Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External Condition: Very good. Clean. Minor wear and creasing to the corners and edges. A closed tear to the rear top left corner. Some surface scratches. Internal Condition: Excellent. Clean. ISBN: 0671759280. Author/Editor: Joyce, Kristin; Addison, Shellei. Publisher: Simon & Schuster. Year: 1993. Edition: 1st. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, colour and B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 253. Keywords: jewellery, pearl, jewels. The book for sale is the one in the photo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pearls Ornament And Obsession
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671759280
• ISBN 13: 9780671759285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

A visually stunning, one-of-a-kind history of the shimmering, lustrous object of beauty that has mesmerized humankind for millennia. Featuring 210 superb photographs, 168 in full color, Pearls traces the evolution of the pearl from sacred icon to timeless aesthetic symbol, a history that spans 4,000 years. Shrink-wrapped.