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Kurin, Richard, 1950-
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Hope diamond -- History.
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Hope diamond : the legendary history of a cursed gem / Richard Kurin.
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Kurin, Richard, 1950-
[Washington, DC] : Smithsonian Books ; New York : Collins, 2006.
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Hope diamond -- History.
ISBN:
0060873515 (alk. paper) :
Description:
xii, 388 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
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.
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Hawaii State Library
Art, Music & Recreation
736.23 Ku
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10/16/2024
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Adult Nonfiction
736.23 Ku
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Adult Nonfiction
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