Diamonds
by Bruton, Eric
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- g+ to vg
- Seller
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Santa Monica, California, United States
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About This Item
London: N.A.G. Press Ltd, 1981. Second edition. Hardcover. g+ to vg. Quarto (10 x 6 1/4"). xiv, 532pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over black leatherette, with gold lettering to spine.
This completely revised and updated edition of "Diamond" is concerned with the gem diamond world, the myths and superstitions, the unique properties that have made these tiny stones the most valuable and portable form of wealth that exists, and the fascinating inside workings of the diamond market.
This work is lavishly illustrated throughout with numerous in-text-figs as well as b/w and color photographic reproductions.
Minor and sporadic creasing and scratching to dust-jacket. DJ in overall good+, binding and interior in very good condition.
This completely revised and updated edition of "Diamond" is concerned with the gem diamond world, the myths and superstitions, the unique properties that have made these tiny stones the most valuable and portable form of wealth that exists, and the fascinating inside workings of the diamond market.
This work is lavishly illustrated throughout with numerous in-text-figs as well as b/w and color photographic reproductions.
Minor and sporadic creasing and scratching to dust-jacket. DJ in overall good+, binding and interior in very good condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45703
- Title
- Diamonds
- Author
- Bruton, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - g+ to vg
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- N.A.G. Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Diamonds, jewellery
Terms of Sale
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
Biblio member since 2009
Santa Monica, California
About Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
We offer a broad selection of rare, out-of-print and antiquarian books with an emphasis on photography, architecture, art, Judaica, Bibles, Weimar Germany and the Third Reich, modernism, Olympic Games, erotica and foreign-language works, especially German, Hebrew, Polish and Yiddish. We also provide appraisal, auction, consulting and rental services.
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