The author, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National programs, has spent more than a decade on the trail of the history of the Hope Diamond. His narrative is filled with fascinating places and people, from the fabled diamond city of Golconda to the fabulously rich heiress Evalyn McLean.
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The author, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National programs, has spent more than a decade on the trail of the history of the Hope Diamond. His narrative is filled with fascinating places and people, from the fabled diamond city of Golconda to the fabulously rich heiress Evalyn McLean.
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Good. Cocked Spine. Creases on Cover and/or Spine. Worn Corners and/or Page Page Edges (Possibly Bent). Cover art may not match stock image. Products and packages may require more time to be delivered due to limited transportation availability as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 impacts. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Mailer!
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. From the diamond mines of India and the royal palaces of Europe to the jewelers of Fifth Avenue and the exhibit halls of the Smithsonian, the true story behind the most famous gemstone in the world. White boards with blue lettering on spine, xii, 388 pp., illustrated throughout, unclipped jacket. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Excellent condition.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0060873515. Signed and inscribed by author on half title page. A bit of light bumping to spine extremities. Else binding clean. Pages clean. DJ price clipped. Very light bumping to DJ spine extremities and fold corners. Small ink mark on DJ spine. Else DJ clean & bright.; B&W Illustrations & Photos; NHHA16; 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.2 Inches; 388 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very Good + Very Good+ DJ. Printing Not Spec. n/a. 8vo = over 9" 388pp. White cloth hardcover with white backstrip, blue lettering on spine. Very clean, tight binding, previous owner's stamp embossed on front free endpage. Dustjacket is clean, crisp, matte, vibrant.