Descriere: One museum, two thieves, and the Boston underworld--this account tells the true story behind the lost Gardner masterpieces and the art detectives who swore to get them back. b&w illustrations throughout.
Autori: Ulrich Boser | Editura: Collins | Anul aparitiei: 2009 | ISBN: 9780061451836 | Numar de pagini: 260 | Categorie: True
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