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.
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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.
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Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $6.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $6.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $6.99, fair condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster.
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Acceptable. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $44.96, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Simon & Schuster.
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Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Very Good dust jacket. Owner's name on front free endpage. (pearls, history) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of Pearls. Ornament and Obsession to cart. $55.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookmine rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fair Oaks, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Simon and Schuster.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 4to. 453 pps. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $64.69, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Pearls-Ornament and Obsession to cart. $65.00, good condition, Sold by Cultural Connection rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cape Coral, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Simon & Schuster.
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First Edition. Oblong 4to 11 1/4" x 11/2". White cloth boards stamped in silver. 253 pages printed on slick paper. Clear tape at fold of frontispiece facing title page and clear tape over cloth tape at fold of each endpaper. Ex-library with usual marks otherwise clean. Corner of jacket has a small piece cut out where small library label was removed. Bright and tight. Good/Good condition.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $77.36, very good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Thames and Hudson.
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Very good. 1992. Thames and Hudson. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG+. DJ-VG, protective covered. 11.5x11. 253pp. Colour frontis, profuse colour & b/w photos. No gemstone can rival the pearl for mystery and subtle beauty. A naturally perfect jewel that requires no cutting and polishing, the pearl ranks both as one of humanity's oldest ornaments and as one of its longest obsessions. This thoroughly researched chronicle-filled with anecdotes and rare archive material-traces the pearl's progress through history.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $131.11, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by THAMES AND HUDSON LTD.
Add this copy of Pearls: Ornament and Obsession to cart. $145.00, like new condition, Sold by Eve's Book Garden rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ALBANY, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Simon & Schuster.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. Simon & Schuster, 1993. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Signed with both authors' names, along with inscription. In excellent clean & sharp condition. Unopened pages with 100s of color illustrations. Printed on thick glossy paper. Covers looking new. Jacket has light shelfwear. VERY heavy due to quality of paper..
