Thanks Boffer. But I gathered from somewhere that the exhibition will include swords and other diamond encrusted items.
I just have to be patient a while longer!
--Previous Message-- : Robert's book is essentially the in depth book : on this exhibition. : : The smaller de Guitaut book is a smaller : book to accompany the exhibition, it will : contain general information and many : pictures. : : There will not be a complete catalogue, the : purpose of this is mainly served by Robert's : publication. : : An apt comparison of the two books would be : from the Victoria & Albert exhibition at : the Queen's Gallery two years ago two books : were published. The large and comprehensive : V&A: Art & Love (which can be compared : to Roberts book); and then Passionate : Patrons, which was the smaller book aimed at : those that wanted a souvenir of the : exhibition they had seen without all the : in-depth information (which can be compared : to the de Guitaut book). : : Also the exhibition mircosite should provide : a lot of information, the pages they : currently have loaded on the Cullinan : stones, the Diamond Diadem and Queen : Victoria's Diamond Crown all indicate that : the other exhibits in the summer exhibition : will be explained in detail online. : : : --Previous Message-- : Does anyone know if this new book now : available from the Royal Collection shop is : the catalogue for the exhibition opening on : the 30th? : : : : http://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/books-media/exhibition-catalogues/diamonds-a-jubilee-celebration.html : : : :
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