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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fine. 2nd Printing. Pocket-size paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws to this clean, attractive copy, illustrated throughout in color and includes a map; 160 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Paperback,size 8vo,292 pages.Illustrated with coloured plates.Covers show some edge wear & marking + rubbing.Light browning to the fore edges otherwise contents clean & complete.Most items will incur extra charges for international shipping.These can be substantial for orders outside of Europe.Please consider this before buying.

Condition: good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback edition, 2004, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - covers a touch rubbed. Binding tight and appears almost unread. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text , map, tables and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A small publication of 57 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 320 pages. 9.50x8.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: As New. First Edition. signed by author. the copy is very neat, minor shelf wear on the slipcase. contents are intact and presentable. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- 57 pages including index.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). In fine condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). 1st Edition. In fine condition.

perfect. Condition: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). like new softcover no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light shelf wear. Many color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 2nd impression. tall. 296 pages (complete). A smart copy. The dustjacket is healthy, tidy. It has some scuffing, rubbing and mild marks from storage and handling. It is protected in cellophane. The blue cloth covered boards are handsome and hale. The contents are in excellent condition. The pages are bright, vivid, diligent, detailed, very clean, very clear, very confident, very generous. Tightly bound. fk. r*20/02/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

perfect. Condition: As New. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth with light blue lettering to fr. and sp. Col. f/piece + xix + 290 + (6, 'List of Collectors to "Minerals of South Africa" ' and list of 'Corporate Subscribers', unfolding col. map facing p. xvi, col. end-papers, col title and logo to t.p., lavishly illustrated in colour throughout with numerous text figs as well as photos, pagination is slightly odd as only actually appears from p. xvii and p.2 is to verso of p. xix. A pristine copy. Unclipped ill. jacket in protective sleeve as acquired also pristine, though buyer may want to change protective sleeve which fits a little awkwardly. Published to celebrate the centenary of the Geological Society of South Africa.Weighs over 1.8 kg unpacked so allow for additional postage, esp. outside UK. if packed weight may exceeds 2 kg. this may be substantial. 23,5 cm x 30.5 cm.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Understanding Minerals & Crystals. A clean and tightly bound book. Covers lightly shelf worn.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 290 Pages. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. The boards show little wear. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*29/07/2022. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 12 1/4'' x 10''. 408pp. with index. Beautiful color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. Tall. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. There is a minor mark on the front board. Otherwise the boards are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*20/02/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Good-. A comprehensive publication combining historical, geological and mineralogical information published for the Geological Society's centennial year. 290 pages. Contents clean and binding sound. 1st Edition. Condition: Good-. Dust jacket: Fair. Some white paint marks to the lower area of the covers and footer. Binding: Hardcover. Blue cloth boards. Some white paint marks to the lower edges and fixed end paper.

Condition: Very good. A comprehensive publication combining historical, geological and mineralogical information published for the Geological Society's centennial year. Small square abrasion to the fixed end paper. Foxing to top and fore-edges. Thumbing. 290 pages. Contents clean and binding sound. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Blue cloth boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Gut. Seideneinband mit leicht fleckigem Schutzumschlag, Schnitt leicht fleckig, 296 Seiten, (Wie alle meine neueingestellten Bände zur Fauna und Flora Südamerikas und Südafrikas stammen diese aus einer repatriierten Tropenbibliothek und weisen teilweise entsprechende Spuren auf. Dies wurde durchgängig im Preis berücksichtigt.).