Isbn: 9788175083066 - jewels of the nizams (3 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. A lavishly illustrated study of the fabled jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad. 240 pages, illustrated. Has impressions from previously placed clips on several interior pages, otherwise no sign of previous use. Due to the size and weight of this volume, shipping is not available outside the U.S.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near fine condition. dj. First edition. Folio. 240pp. Original color-illustrated beige paper-covered boards with brown lettering on cover, white on spine, in color-illustrated dustjacket with white lettering and publisher's device on spine. Brown endpapers. Frontispiece on bronze background. Bronze title page with brown lettering, publisher's device in color. "in the public mind, the Nizam of Hyderabad is inextricably linked with the image of astronomical wealth and fabulous jewels. Indeed, the Nizam's jewellery collection is one of the most valuable in the world. And so in 1972, the news that the collection was being offered for sale to the Government of India caused a sensation in the world of jewellery." (Introduction). Pages 7 to 37 contain an essay on the history of the Raoyal family and the development of the collection. Beautifully illustrated with color and sepia-toned reproductions of photographs of the Royal family, their palaces, and an extensive part depicting the jewellery, with extensive descriptions. Contains notes, glossary, bibliography, photo credits and index at rear. Dustjacket and binding with minor wear. Small dealer sticker attached to inside front cover.…

Condición: very_good. Item may have minor cosmetic defects such as marks, wears, cuts, bends, or crushes on the cover, spine, pages, or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in listing comments. Item may be missing bundled media.…