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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and descriptive catalogue of the mineral collection of the Australian Museum. Covering a variety of minerals, the author presents an in-depth study of their chemical compositions, physical properties, origins, and uses. Within this meticulous catalogue, the author explores minerals ranging from the precious to the economically valuable, providing insights into their geological context and applications in various industries. Their place within the broader geological framework is thoroughly examined, offering a deeper understanding of the evolution and composition of our planet. The author also delves into their multifaceted nature, highlighting their physical properties, chemical compositions, and the significance of their discovery and uses throughout history. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of minerals, providing a valuable reference for collectors, geologists, mineralogists, and anyone interested in the captivating diversity of Earth's geological treasures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. Part of the Technical Education Series. 5.5 x 7.5 in. [vi] + 348pp., including the index; plus 15 pages (including endsheets) featuring ads. Original brown cloth with gilt stamped titles on front and spine; rear board has 'Tangyes Limited' Australian address stamped in gilt. Corners bumped, and moderate shelfwear; rear hinge repaired, and light foxing to the fore-edge, else a Very Good copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 251 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 251 Language: English.