Smithsonian Books. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Collins. 2006 vg/vg, 1/4" VG/VG, i4" closed tear on top edge of DJ, In PROTECTIVE MYLAR, the legendary history of a cursed gem, ISBN 978-0-06-087351-6, 388 pages Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [GB]

New York: Collins, Date: 2006. Hard Cover. Very Good/DJ Very Good. Large Octavo. Owner's blindstamp title page. 2006. Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Smithsonian Books, USA, Date: 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition (ex-library)/Very Good. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 388 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Front endpapers and title pages marked with Library stamps, but very discreetly, spine unmarked, in all other respects in very good condition throughout. The dust jacket has been protected by a removable plastic cover. In this authoritative history of the Hope Diamond (also known as the French Blue), Kurin describes how the 112-carat deep blue diamond came into the hands of Louis XIV through diamond trader Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who in turn had bought it from an Indian mine. (Although rumors persist that Tavernier took the gem from the eye of a Hindu idol, Kurin says there's no evidence to support this action--Tavernier was a respected dealer.) The diamond was recut (reducing its size by half) and kept by the French monarchy until it was stolen during the revolution. It resurfaced, unrecognizable after being cut again, in the possession of London merchant Daniel Eliason in 1812. Some years later, it came into the hands of Henry Phillip Hope, was inherited by his wife and sold to several ...

New York: Smithsonian Books, Date: 2006. Edition Not Specified. Very Good +/Very Good+ DJ. 8vo = over 9". n/a. Printing Not Spec. White hardcover with white backstrip and blue lettering along spine. Clean interior and exterior. Binding is strong and tight. Dustjacket is clean, crisp, and glossy. 2006. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Washington D.C. and New York: Smithsonian Books; Collins, Date: 2006. xii, 376 pages, illustrations, maps; 23 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Text block lightly bumped/lower right corner, one leaf dogeared. Fine DJ. "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." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo. 2006. Smithsonian Books; Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Smithsonian Books, 5/9/2006 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Good. 1.1811 9.2520 6.3780. Inscribed by author. Cover/edges have minor shelf wear and dirtiness. Date: 2000. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Harper Collins. Date: 2006. vg. Hardcover. ISBN:9780060873516 SIGNED / INSCRIBED "Mary, to the diamonds in your future" by the author on the half title pg; 388 pages; b/w photos & illustrations; light shelf wear to edges of dj . 2006. Harper Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Smithsonian Books, Date: 2006-05-09. hardcover. Good. 6x1x9. 2006. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

Hard Cover. Harper 2006. Clean Text, No Water Damage, Strong Binding. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better. ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]

HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hard Cover Harper 2006. Clean Text, No Water Damage, Strong Binding. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better.

Washington, DC Smithsonian/Collins 2006 Hard cover New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. 2006 edition with DJ. Book is NEW

Smithsonian Books 2006 hardcover Good in good dust jacket. Signed. Inscribed by author. Cover/edges have minor shelf wear and dirtiness. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.

New York Collins 2006 Hard Cover Very Good. DJ Very Good Owner's blindstamp title page. Large Octavo.

Smithsonian Books 2006-05-09 Hardcover New Size: 96x20x144; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

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New York Smithsonian Books 2006 First Edition Hard cover 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.

HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hard cover Very good A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.

Smithsonian Books 2006-05-08 hardcover New Size: 6x1x9; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages.

HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hardcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hardcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Smithsonian Books 2006-05-09 hardcover Good Size: 6x1x9;

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ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books] Hardcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.36
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