The Book of the Pearl: The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of GemsDover Publications, 1993 - 548 pagina's Origin, history, structure, and form of gem; pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Americas, with maps locating regions; mystical and medicinal properties of pearls, much more. 173 halftones. |
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MISCELLANEOUS PEARL FISHERIES OF AMERICA | 278 |
CHAPTER PAGE XI PEARLCULTURE AND PEARLFARMING | 285 |
MYSTICAL AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF PEARLS | 301 |
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