About this title: The dark history of a precious gemstone, this book looks back to the historic ravages that jadeite created in the wake of its discovery. Found in only one earthly spot--Burma--this gem has held the rapacious appetites of people such as Kublai Khan. Today, jadeite is mined in horrific conditions, with heroin as the main commodity and AIDS rampant ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Good. Hardback book w/DJ. first 50 pages have light water damage and light stains to very top of page. clear text. tight binding. read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Date Published: 2003-01-02
ISBN-13:9780316095587ISBN:0316095583
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Edition: American ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. 2003-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Fine. 0316525960 Publisher remainder, meaning new condition but marked on page edge to distinguish overstock condition. Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed. We ship the same or next day. read more
Edition: First edition. American ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. First American edition. 10-1 number line. The cover and pages are in good, clean condition. The dust jacket has a little curling at the edges. There are a few black and white photos. Imperial Green Jade, also known as jadeite, is one of the rarest stones in the world. Jadeite is worth more, carat for carat, than diamonds or rubies. Not to be confused ... read more
Edition: First edition. American ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown and Company, Boston, MA
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First American edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown, New York, NY
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. First edition/First printing! 8vo Hardcover with DJ. Book: NEAR FINE, minor rubbing and bumping to boards, binding tight, appears to have been read, text clean and crisp. DJ: NEAR FINE, NOT price-clipped, no chips or tears, minor shelf rubbing, now in mylar. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Remainder. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xxiii, 408 pp. First printing thus. Remainder stripe on the lower page edges. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. The jacket has a 1/2" closed tear at the base of the spine. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780316525961ISBN:0316525960
Description: Good-Used in Good jacket. / 0316525960. Cover has a scrape. Dj is worn on edges. Ships with confirming email. 100% money back guarantee. read more
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