Publisher's pictorial softcover binding.
127pp. illustrations in profusion.
Binding sound. Contents clean.
'In the foothills of the Magaliesberg, northeast of Pretoria, lies the world's most extensive single diamond mine and the source of the largest diamond yet discovered: the Cullinan diamond. Cullinan Diamonds traces the changing fortunes of a century of diamond mining in this area, and illustrates both the historical importance of the current attractions of the country town of Cullinan, which has a ambiance unique to South Africa.
The book also portrays some of the personalities inseparably associated with the most romantic and thrilling of gemstones, in particular Sir Thomas Major Cullinan after whom the famous diamond was named.'
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: Oblong Octavo
