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him to part with it, on the best terms that could be obtained; it was sent all over Europe for two years and was at last sold for £9000!

There are in the hands of individuals brilliants of considerable magnitude, from 20 to 30 carats, and a rough Diamond has lately been imported that weighs above 80[1].



  1. Models of the principal Diamonds in Europe may be had of the author.