Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem, Richard Kurin
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Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem, Richard Kurin
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- Label
- Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem, Richard Kurin
- Title remainder
- the legendary history of a cursed gem
- Statement of responsibility
- Richard Kurin
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-376) and index
- Contents
- Prologue -- Gift of the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East -- Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West -- The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown jewel -- Revolutionary bribe -- Caroline's legacy -- Contraband -- George's trophy -- Hope's collectible -- Brunswick's obsession -- From heirloom to valuable -- Ornament of the East -- Love commodity -- Unlucky inventory -- Cartier's story -- McLean's temptation -- Modernity's cruse -- Yohe's prop -- High society talisman -- Winston's baby -- Tax deduction -- America's diamond -- Museum specimen 217868 -- National treasure -- Collection keystone -- Missing pieces? -- Pop icon -- Exorcising the curse
- Control code
- ocm61859911
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Extent
- xii, 388 p.
- Isbn
- 9780060873516
- Lccn
- 2005054449
- Other physical details
- ill., maps
- Record ID
- u160214
- System control number
- (Sirsi) l2005054449
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