[Andy C]

Sorry not to reply earlier. The book is up for auction at sothebys london. see www.sothebys.com jewelry sale L05052 lot number 6 on 13 june.

[dmclaren]

Hi Satine,

You might find this link interesting, has some information on the Australian Pearling History (http://www.gem.org.au/pearl.htm) including a note about Mr. Streeter himself (the book Mr. Shepherd wrote about). Another great resource for Australian pearls is the work of William Saville-Kent and the articles written by C. Denis George.

I guess that it is very difficult to find Medieval writtings about the pearl. In those ages most people were not literate and most of the writting was done by monks...I guess monks didn't care much about pearls. Still, if someone finds this kind of information, please share it with the rest of the group.

The oldest information I have come upon is mainly of German & French origin, going as far back as the 1800's...not very old.

Hope this information is interesting.

Diego Moreno

[Richard W. Wise]

How did you do at Sothebe's auction, how much did the Streeter book go for?

[Andy C]

the book sold, not sure who to. £2000 so quite pleased.

[Satine De La Courcel]

Hi Diego,

Thanks for teh Lead I will check out the site, I must admit I am very behind on my e-mails.... Busy Life these days Summer is the "busy Season" for re-enactors.. its Par for the course.... Anyway thanks I will check out the site ASAP!!!!!

Ashby/Satine

[Richard W. Wise]

Originally Posted by Andy C

the book sold, not sure who to. £2000 so quite pleased.

Yes, I guess you would be. Surprised but I guess I shouldn't be. Have been looking for the book for several years and not found a single copy. So, guess its pretty rare. How did you get it? Are you a collector?

I have a signed 1st of Streeter's Diamond book. He was quite the character and a very important player historically having owned the Mogok ruby mines for a while.

Just purchased 2nd Latin edition of De Re Metallica so a bit short and just as well I didn't bid.

[Hyun-Yoon Yoon]

Originally Posted by Richard W. Wise

Andy,

Is there a gem book collector in the house? Got any more particulars on the Streeter book or a link to the sale website?

Anyone else on the forum that is interested in books? Have a 1st edition of Kunz & Stevenson's Book of The Pearl for sale. Have two! This is one of the most beautiful gem books ever printed foli size with a beautiful art nouveau design on the cover and certainly one of the most comprehensive books on pearls ever written.

Hello! Richard.

For 1st edition of Kunz, How much can I get?

You can use private message : businesspeople@hanmail.net


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