DIAMONDS, PEARLS AND STONES FROM THE COLLECTION DITE DES JOYAUX DE LA COURONNE, Paris: Imprimerie nationale, 1887. Catalogue of the sale of part of the Crown Jewels, decided by the Ministry of Finance, which took place at the Tuileries Palace from 12 to 23 May 1887 and the proceeds of which were converted into annuities on the State. Folio including nine plates out of text phototyped by Berthaud and representing many jewels. Paperback. Catalogue of the French Crown jewels, diamonds and pearl's collection. Folio including nine phototypes by Berthaud. Provenance: French private collection. Note : This work is a reference document on the dispersal of the Crown Jewels. It provides an illustrated inventory of the diamonds, pearls and precious stones collected on the initiative of François I and added to by his successors, including pieces recently stolen from the Louvre. A symbolic sale, this catalogue is the last witness to a collection representing the opulence and wealth of a bygone era. RC : Dimensions: 40.3 x 29.5 cm. Tears, used condition.