Rare, fabulous catalog of the jewels of the Duchess of Windsor sold by Sotheby's in Geneva in April 1987. Includes 306 lots, illustrated, mostly in color, and described in detail along with many photographs of the Duke and Duchess. A specialist in old auction catalogs lists this item for $450.
Catalog for the Sotheby's sale of "The Collection of the Late Mrs. Harry Winston" held in New York City on Tuesday, October 20, 1992. Catalog lists 100 lots, illustrated in color. Hardcover book with dust wrapper, Minor indentations on back cover.
Beautiful catalog of "The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection of Gold Boxes and Objects of Vertu," held November 19, 1982 at Christie's in New York. All 57 lots are illustrated in color. Prices ranged up to $308,000. Catalog is unmarked and in very good condition. Includes list of prices realized.
Very slim hardcover catalog with brief history of the diamond and the emperor and two photos of the gem, one under fluorescent light. Scan is not very good in terms of color because the lettering and decoration is gold gilt on glossy dark blue which did not reproduce well.