Nelson's Lost Jewel by Martyn Downer

Nelson's Lost Jewel by Martyn Downer

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Nelson’s Lost Jewel tells the remarkable story of one of the most famous jewels in British history for the first time, and traces its journey from Constantinople to London. Secured for the nation by public appeal, it passed to the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich from where it was sensationally stolen in 1951, never to be seen again.

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Nelson's Lost Jewel by Martyn Downer

Nelsons Lost Jewel tells the remarkable story of one of the most famous jewels in British history for the first time, and traces its journey from Constantinople to London. Secured for the nation by public appeal, it passed to the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich from where it was sensationally stolen in 1951, never to be seen again.
A part of history recreated in all its glory

Martyn Downer is the world’s leading specialist in objects, relics and artefacts relating to the life and career of Admiral Lord Nelson. Formerly Head of Jewellery at Sotheby’s, London, he is the author of several books, including Nelson’s Purse, a best-selling account of his discovery of a lost trove of Nelson treasures. martyndowner.com

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ISBN 13 9780750994279
ISBN 10 0750994274
Title Nelson's Lost Jewel
Author Martyn Downer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2021-04-30
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.