Faberge's Eggs

Toby Faber

RRP: £17.99

Publisher: MACMILLAN

Publication Date : 21/03/2008

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

This book tells the story of Faberge's imperial Easter eggs, of their maker, the Tsars who commissioned them, the middlemen who sold them and the collectors who fell in love with them. It's a story that mirrors the history of 20th century Russia, with an intriguing element mystery, as 8 of the 52 eggs are currently unaccounted for. From the author of "Stradivarius", which was a strong seller.

Publisher's description:

Presents the story of Faberge's Imperial Easter eggs - of their maker, of the tsars who commissioned them, of the middlemen who sold them and of the collectors who fell in love with them. This book presents a story of meticulous craftsmanship and unimaginable wealth, and of lucky escapes and mysterious disappearances.

ISBN: 9781405053884