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New York: Smithsonian Books, Date: 2006. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good+ DJ. 8vo = over 9". n/a. Printing Not Spec. 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. 2006. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
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.
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HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
HarperCollins Publishers 2006 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Smithsonian Books 2006 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books] Hardcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Harper Collins] Hardcover Traces the centuries-long history of the legendary Hope Diamond, from the diamond mines of India, through the violence of the French Revolution, to Gilded Age America, and beyond, looking at the true story behind one of the world's most infamous gems. Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Binding is moderately loose. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. [Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
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]
Smithsonian Books / Collins. 1st. Date: 2006. vg-. Hardcover. Signed by Author ISBN:0060873515 SIGNED / INSCRIBED "To Caroline--Enjoy the book!" by the author on half title pg; 388pp; b/w photos & illustrations; text clean & tight, very light stains to top corner of fore & top edges . 2006. Smithsonian Books / Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books / Collins] Hardcover SIGNED / INSCRIBED "To Caroline--Enjoy the book!" by the author on half title pg; 388pp; b/w photos & illustrations; text clean & tight, very light stains to top corner of fore & top edges [Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
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]
Hard Cover. Harper 2006. Clean Text, No Water Damage, Strong Binding. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better. ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
Smithsonian Books, May Date: 2006. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Light wear to edes of boards and slight discoloration top front DJ; 9.30 X 6.20 X 1.50 inches 2006. Smithsonian Books ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
Smithsonian Books 2006 Book Club Edition Hardcover Very Good in Very Good jacket Light wear to edes of boards and slight discoloration top front DJ; 9.30 X 6.20 X 1.50 inches.
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books May 2006] Hardcover Light wear to edes of boards and slight discoloration top front DJ; 9.30 X 6.20 X 1.50 inches [Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
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]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Harper Collins] Hardcover 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 [Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books] Hardcover First Edition Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. [Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books] Hardcover First Edition Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. [Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books] Hardcover First Edition Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. [Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
Smithsonian Institution Press, Date: 2006. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2006. Smithsonian Institution Press ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
Smithsonian Institution Press, Date: 2006. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2006. Smithsonian Institution Press ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
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]
New York: Smithsonian Books/Collins, Date: 2006. (2006), 388pp, illus., bottom corners slightly bumped, light shelfwear to cover, small spot to top pg edges, slight edgewear to dj, contents clean.. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Very Good -. 2006. Smithsonian Books/Collins ISBN 0060873515 9780060873516 [US]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: harper collins] Softcover First Edition VG plus ADVANCE READING COPY thus first edition in trade paprback format. Appears unused but for a small part of the front end page where it appears the surface has been removed in one spot, o/w a very nice copy. not remaindered, no marks, etc. non-fiction trade paperback. Language: eng [Stratford, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
Smithsonian Books, May Date: 2006. Hardcover. Used - Very Good. Shipping fee applies to first book, there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean, readable condition (unless noted otherwise). Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being used books, some of them may have writing inside the cover. If you need more details about a certain book, you can always give us a call at 920-734-8908. 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]
ISBN10: 0060873515, ISBN13: 9780060873516, [publisher: Smithsonian Books; Collins, Washington D.C. and New York] Hardcover First Edition 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. Size: 8vo [Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
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]
New York Smithsonian Books 2006 Edition Not Specified Hard cover Very Good + Very Good+ DJ Printing Not Spec. n/a. 8vo = over 9" 388pp. 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.
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 othe ...
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