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2020 · ref. 031817 — Tucson Arizona: The Mineralogical Record Inc. 2020. Fine condition. Flat uncreased spine. Appears seldom read. Bright and shiny. NO chips tears or fading. Square and tight. Corners are NOT bumped. We have only this one copy but it is available now and ready to ship today from Henderson Nevada. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh crisp clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. NOT a remainder. Profusely illustrated with stunningly beautiful photography. Bound in the original black wraps lettered in gold and with a bright red mineral specimen photo on the front and eight other specimens on the rear. From the publisher: "This supplement on Mineral Collections in Australia begins with a historical review of mineral collecting in that country from the first big gold nuggets to the establishment of important mineral museums and the growth of private collections over the last century. Then comes an album of lavish photography of nearly 400 of the best specimens in the collections of 23 private individuals and four museums The Australian Museum the Geoscience Australia Museum the Museums Victoria and the South Australian Museum. At the end is a bibliography of 49 articles on Australian minerals and localities published in the Mineralogical Record over the last half-century. This publication is a unique and beautiful record of a treasure trove of fine mineral specimens rarely if ever seen by the public. Mineral Collections in Australia is a supplement to the September-October 2020 Volume 51 number 5 issue of the Mineralogical Record.". 1st ed No additional printings listed. Oversize Softcover. Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 128pp. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. The Mineralogical Record, Inc. Paperback