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ROCKS, MINERALS & GEOLOGY

REF NO

TITLE

AUTHOR

PRICE

RM062

A Dictionary of Geological Terms (3rd Edition, Reprint, 1984)

Bates/Jackson

32.95

RM050

A Field Guide in Colour to Minerals, Rocks & Precious Stones

Bauer

*

RM097

A Field Guide to Australian Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones

Mayer

*

RM055

A Field Guide to the Coastal Geology of Fleurieu Peninsula (South Australia.)

FGCSA

12.50

RM056

A Field Guide to the Geology of Yorke Peninsula (South Australia)

FGCSA

10.95

RM016

A Guide to Geology & Mineral Resources (South Australia)

Ludbrook

19.25

RM002

A Guide to Rockhunting in Tasmania

O'Brien

*

RM067

An Introduction to Geology

Lee

30.75

RM112

An Introduction to Crystals & Other Healing Stones

Crystalight

1.65

RM064

An Introduction to Mineralogy for Geologists

Phillips/Phillips

*

RM104

A Pocket Guide to Minerals

Clark

10.95

RM069

Atlas of Aust. Resources - Volume 5 - "Geology and Minerals"

AUSLIG

38.50

RM003

A Traveller's Guide to Central Australia

O'Byrne

11.00

RM110

Australia's Meteorite Craters

Bevan/McNam.

9.50

RM004

Australian Mineral Industry: Mineral Deposits

BMR/McLeod

26.50

RM005

Catalogue of South Australian Minerals

Noble/Just

*

RM006

Chatto Nature Guide to Minerals and Rocks

Schumann

*

RM007

Classic Mineral Localities of the World

Scalisi/Cook

*

RMxxx COLLECTING FLUORESCENT MINERALS.   S/C   1st Edition, 2004.  192pp.  This is one of the best books we've seen. It is a profusely illustrated book with colour photographs covers nearly all of the fluorescent minerals from around the world.  Each mineral gives a valuation in US $'s. This book is a must.  Stuart Schneider

47.50

RM008

Collectors Book of Fluorescent Minerals

Robbins

*

RM009

Colour Dictionary to Gemstones and Minerals

O'Donoghue

*

RM099

Crystal Awareness

Bowman

10.95

RM108

Crystals

Mercer

18.75

RM124

Crystal Workbook

Berkovitch

16.50

RM086

Dana's System of Mineralogy (7th Edition)

Frondel

*

RM068

Dana's Textbook of Mineralogy (4th Edition)

Dana/Ford

220.00

RM132

DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGICAL TERMS    3rd Edition   S/C   572pp. Prepared by the American Geological Institute. From: aa to zweikanter -  this best-selling, popular dictionary contains over 1000 new terms. Find accurate definitions without technical jargons, word origins, hyphenation and pronunciation guide, commonly used abbreviations, and a geologic time and life chart.

      

Bates/Jackson

32.95

RM010

Earthquakes

Van Rose

7.75

RM082

Earth Science: Study of Geology & Astronomy

Harlow

*

RM093

Elementary Practical Geology

Clark/Prider

*

RM087

Elements of Mineralogy

Mason/Berry

27.50

RM077

Encyclopedia of Minerals

Roberts

*

RM130

FALLING STARS: A Guide to Meteors and Meteorites.  S/C  160pp. A look at all aspects of meteors and meteorites, including how and where they originate, when and where to watch, and how to classify, collect and preserve them. Covers meteor showers, craters and tektites in detail with lists on organizations, dealers, museums and references.

Reynolds

32.50

RM125

Fashioning the Stone: Minerals, Myths, Magic and Science

Bevan

13.50

RM072

Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals

Sinkankas

*

RM081

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (H/C)

Pough

*

RM114

Fluorescence: Gems & Minerals Under U.V. Light

Robbins

85.45

RM074

Focus on Crystals

Harold

17.95

RM126

Fossicker's Guide - N.S.W.

Dept of Mines, NSW

*

RM011

Fossicker's Guide to Gold, Minerals & Gems of South Australia

Dallow

*

RM051

Geology (Golden Guide)

Rhodes

8.95

RM012a

Geology & Mineral Deposits of Leonora/Yilgarn, W. Aust. (S/C)

Hallberg

25.00

RM012b

Geology & Mineral Deposits of Leonora/Yilgarn, W. Aust. (H/C)

Hallberg

35.00

RM013

Gem and Crystal Treasures

Bancroft

*

RM073

Gemstone and Mineral Data Book

Sinkankas

*

RM092

Geology, Resources and Society

Menard

27.50

RM014

Glossary of Mineral Species (5th Edition)

Fleisher

*

RM015

Guide to Fossicking in the Northern Territory

Handbook

*

RM138 GUIDE TO MINERALS, ROCKS & FOSSILS   S/C 2005. 336pp. This 'Firefly' publication has been around for a fair time under several titles. This is, in our opinion, one of the best illustrated books around.  (Same as RM018) A.C. Bishop,  A.R. Woolley & W.R. Hamilton

29.95

RM057

Hallett Cove: A Field Guide (South Australia)

Pledge / Morris

10.95

RM017

Hamlyn Colour Guide: Minerals

Svenek

19.95

RM018

Hamlyn Guide to Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

This ever-popular book has now been reprinted under:

Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils  (See above - No. RM 138)

Hamilton/Woolley/Bishop

*

RM019

HANDBOOK OF CRYSTAL AND MINERAL COLLECTING.    S/C  82pp. Describes minerals and crystals, their physical properties, where and how to collect them, different types of collections and methods of housing, cataloguing and labelling. Illustrated.

     

William B. Sanborn

6.75

RM078

Handbook of Mineralogy (Volume 1)

Anthony/Bid.

*

RM117

HANDBOOK OF ROCKS, MINERALS & GEMSTONES.   S/C   380pp. This essential guide discusses the science of minerals – origin, properties, structure, and classification. Written for the layman and scientist, followed by a description of the properties and characteristics of each rock and mineral. Complete with 600 colour photos.  Photo under construction

Walter Schumann

 35.00

RM133

IDENTIFYING CRYSTALS: The new compact study guide and identifier.   H/C + D/W  1998. 80pp. Essential information given on over 100 crystals, each accompanied with a color photograph. Easy-reference symbols and diagrams denoting hardness, density, and crystal structure.

P. Darling

*

RM118

Illustrated Guide to Common Rocks & Their Minerals

Brown/Allan

9.95

RM020

In Search of Mineral Wealth (S.Australia)

O'Neil

27.50

RM091

It Began With a Stone

Faul/Faul

21.95

RM021

Macdonald Encyclopedia of Rocks & Minerals

Mottana

*

RM063

Manual of Mineralogy after J. D. Dana (20th Edition)

Kleine / Hurlbut

*

RM022

Meteorites (Australia)  2nd Revised Edition, 1973.  36pp.   (LAST COPY)

D.W.P. Corbett

20.00

RM088

Meteorites

Wasson

*

RM107

Meteorites: The Key to our Existence (New Edition)

Hutchinson / Gr

21.95

RM023

Mineral Museums of Europe

Buchard

*

RM083

Mineral Reference Manual

Nickel / Nichols

*

RM024

Mineralogy

John Sinkankas

*

RM134

MINERALS: Identifying, classifying, and collecting them.   S/C 1994. 237pp. A field guide to mineral deposits, categorized by color and degree of hardness for fast, easy identification. Includes 500 Full-color photos.

Hochleitner

33.95

RM025

Minerals and Gemstones of Tasmania

Lancaster

11.95

RM115

Minerals and Gemstones of the World

Brocardo

27.95

RM026

Minerals of Cornwall and Devon (U.K.)

Embrey

*

RM027

Minerals of Mexico (U.S.)

Panczner

*

RM054

Minerals of South Australia

Johnson

4.50

RM079

Minerals of The English Lake District (U.K.)

Cooper / Stan.

*

RM076

Minerals of the World

Duda / Rejl

*

RM105

Minerals of the World

Walter Schumann

38.50

RM136 MINERALS OF THE WORLD   S/C  2004/2007. 440pp. This guide explains the aspects of mineralogy including crystallography, physical and chemical properties fundamental and diagnostic features. Over 500 minerals are covered and is illustrated with photographs of attractive and representative specimens. Highly recommended.

  

Ole Johnsen

39.95

RM028

Minerals of Western Australia (3 Volumes)

Simpson

170.00

RM066

Minerals, Rocks & Fossils (Self Teaching Guide)

Dietrich / Wic.

22.00

RM029

Moon, Mars and Meteorites

Adams

*

RM123

Pocket Guide to Minerals

Clark / Prider

*

RM080

Prospector's Guide: Identification of Ores

Ed: Taylor

*

RM031

Queensland Field Geology Guide

Stevens

*

RM131

Queensland Fossickers Guide, The

Dept of Mines - QLD

*

RM127

Rainbow Minerals of Franklin/Sterling, N.J. U.S.A.

Jones

10.95

RM100

Reviews in Mineralogy (Vol 12) Fluid Inclusions

Rodder

76.95

RM032

Rockhound's Handbook

Kavanagh

*

RM121

Rocks and Fossils

Oliver

19.50

RM103

Rocks & Landscapes of Brisbane & Ipswich (Queensland)

Willmott  / Stevens

9.35

RM061

Rocks & Landscapes of the Cairns District (Queensland)

Willmott / Stevens

9.35

RM060

Rocks & Landscapes of the Chillagoe District (Queensland)

Willmott / Trez.

9.35

RM058

Rocks & Landscapes of the Gold Coast Hint. (Queensland)

Willmott

9.35

RM059

Rocks & Landscapes of the Sunshine Coast (Queensland)

Willmott / Stevens

9.35

RM098

Rocks & Landscapes of the Townsville District (Queensland)

Trezise / Stevens

*

RM071

Rock and Mineral (Collins Eyewitness Guide)

Symes

*

RM116

Rocks and Minerals

Arem

16.50

RM065

Rocks and Minerals

Deitrich/Skinner

*

RM033

Rocks and Minerals   S/C 

Rocks and Minerals, A Golden Guide  (Zim & Shaffer)

Zim & Shaffer

10.95

RM102

Rocks and Minerals: A Discovery Guide

Pellant

8.95

RM070

Rocks and Minerals: A Peterson Field Guide     S/C

Pough

21.95

RM034

Rocks and Minerals (Hamlyn)   S/C 

Bell/Wright

21.95

RM035

Rocks and Minerals: A Field Guide Identification to ...    S/C  

Photo under construction

Sorrell

29.95

Available soon

RM128

Rocks and Fossils:   Nature Company Guides

Busbey - et al

24.95

RM129

ROCKS FROM SPACE: Meteorites and Meteorite Hunters     2nd Edition  S/C   467pp. Popular, illustrated guide to cosmic debris. Introduces the fascinating world of meteorites, asteroids, comets and impact craters.

Norton

59.95

RM075

Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of the World

Pellant

*

RM036

Semi Precious & Ornamental Stones of South Australia

Handbook

*

RM037

Silver and a Trace of Gold

Chilman

19.95

RM052

Simon & Schuster: Guide to Rocks & Minerals

Mottana

39.95

RM084

Spotters Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Wooley

*

RM094

Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

Krumbein / Slos.

*

RM106

Stones: Collecting, Identification & Uses (2nd Edition)

Dietrich

21.25

RM039

Take Your Pick to Agate Creek (Queensland)    S/C

Wheeley

19.95

RM101

Tektites    S/C 

McNamara / Bev.

8.50

RM001

The Age of the Earth   S/C

Thackray

7.75

RM090

The Birth & Development of the Geological Sciences

Adams

27.50

RM135

THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MINERALS.   H/C + D/W   1999. 296pp. This book contains over 600 mineral varieties, arranged according to the mineralogical system. A lot of information here! 

P. Korbel & 

M. Novak

*

RM040

The Complete Guide to Micromounts   S/C 

Speckles

8.50

RM085

The Complete Mineral Collector

Hamlyn

*

RM041

The Hunter Valley (New South Wales)

England

*

RM122

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Minerals and Rocks

Kourimsky

30.95

RM030

The Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals

O'Donoghue

*

RM042

The Rockhound and Prospectors Bible

Ettinger

*

RM043

The Rockhound's Handbook

Firsoff

20.50

RM120

THE ROCKHOUND'S HANDBOOK      S/C   194pp.  Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos. Colour photos highlight over 50 of the most commonly encountered minerals.

Mitchell

21.95

RM049

The Silver City (Broken Hill, New South Wales)

Ion Idriess

*

RM113

The Smithsonian Treasury of Minerals & Gems

White

*

RM096

The Story of Fluorescence    S/C  

Raytech

9.95

RM044

The Story of Monster Mines:  Burra, South Australia.

Auhl

*

RM038

The Story of the Earth   S/C 

Dunning

7.75

RM045

The Uranium Hunters (Australia)

Annabell

*

RM046

The Weekend Rockhound

Ryan

*

RM109

Torrington Mud-maps (New South Wales)

Hylda Bracewell

*

RM119

Ultraviolet Light and Fluorescent Minerals

Warren / et al

32.95

RM047

Volcanoes

Van Rose

7.75

RM048

Where to Find Gold, Gems or Junk

Hitchens

*

RM111

Wolf Creek Crater (Western Australia)

Bevan

*

RM137 WORLD OF FLUORESCENT MINERALS.  176pp. This exploration of the rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is a sweeping survey filled with over 825 photos displaying these fascinating minerals under daylight and ultra-violet conditions. Written for the collector or the merely curious, this essential source will enrich your collecting experience with its informative text.    Photo under construction Stuart Schneider

45.00

M053

World of Minerals Through Postage Stamps

Aytissier

*

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SECOND-HAND BOOKS

 

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Legend:

Aust       = Australia (General)

NSW      = New South Wales

NT          = Northern Territory

Qld         = Queensland

SA          = South Australia

Tas         = Tasmania

Vic          = Victoria

WA          = Western Australia

TITLE  

PRICE

A    
A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE MINERAL RESOURCES OF TANZANIA.  S/C (Compiled by: O. Nilsen) 1980. 92pp. 

10.00

   
A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MINERALS and GEMSTONES.  S/C  By: H. Boegel. Edited by: J. Sinkankas) 1971. 304pp.  An excellent reference book. (Some adhesive tape marks on the front and back inside cover). Special.

15.00

   
A COURSE OF MINERALOGY.  H/C + D/W (A. Betekhtin) Translated from the Russian language by V. Agol. No date. 643pp. An excellent book relating to the  Properties of minerals, Formation of minerals, Classification of minerals, Sulphides, Halides, Oxygen salts and numerous sub-classes. 25.00
   
A DICTIONARY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING.  S/C (J.S. Scott) 1st Edition, 1958. 415pp. This is one of the popular Penguin series of books. 5.50
   
A DICTIONARY OF EARTH SCIENCES.  H/C  (Ed: S.E. Stiegeler) 1978. 301pp. A good reference dictionary for those studying Earth Science. 19.95
   
A DICTIONARY OF EARTH SCIENCES.  S/C  (Ed: S.E. Stiegeler) 1978. 301pp. Same as the above except in paperback form. 12.00
   
A DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGY.  H/C  (Penquin - Whitten / Brooks)  Reprint, 1975.514pp.  This dictionary also contains drawings, illustrations and charts.  Ex lib. SOLD
   
A DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGY. S/C  (Penguin - Whitten / Brooks)  Reprint, 1975. 514pp. This dictionary also contains drawings, illustrations and charts. A cheap reading copy'   Ex lib.   A paperback copy of the above. 5.50
   
A DISCOVERY GUIDE: ROCKS & MINERALS.  H/C (C. Pellant) 1990. 62pp.  A well illustrated book dealing with the rock types with extra emphasis of the composition of minerals. 8.95
   
A FIELD GUIDE IN COLOUR TO MINERALS, ROCKS AND PRECIOUS STONES H/C (Dr. J. Bauer) Reprint 1986. 208pp.  This would possibly be one of the best books around that identifies rocks and minerals by colour. The associated charts also provide detailed information on each mineral. Excellent 'real' photographs are included. 18.00
   
A FIELD GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN ROCKS, MINERALS & GEMSTONES.  H/C  (W. Mayer) 336pp.  One of Australia's most popular books on these subjects.  Aust   Damaged Dust Wrapper. Pages in excellent condition.  Special. SOLD
   
A FIELD GUIDE TO ROCKS AND MINERALS.  H/C  (F.H. Pough)  2nd Impression 1971. 349pp. A very popular and well known book on the subject for many years. Contains 264 photographs of which 149 are in colour. 16.50
   
A GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS.  H/C + D/W (F.G.H. Blyth) 4th Edition, Reprint 1957. 336pp. This book is a must for the civil engineer in his handling of rocks and soils during most kinds of construction which is essential and of a geological nature. 27.50
   
A GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS.  H/C (F.G.H. Blyth) 1st Edition, 1943. 302pp. 18.00
   
A GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS. H/C (F.G.H. Blyth)      A cheap 'reference / field /  reading' copy only.  6.00
   
A GUIDE TO EARTH HISTORY.  S/C (R. Carrington) Penguin, 1958. 272pp. 2.00
   
A GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION: MINERALS OF THE WORLD.  S/C (C.A. Sorrell)  1973. 280pp. Full of information with illustrations.  (We also have a cheap 'reading copy' available for only $7.50) 15.00
   
A GUIDE TO FOSSICKING IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. S/C (Northern Territory Department of Mines & Energy). 2nd Edition, 1986. 73pp.  N.T.  20.00
   
A GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAS/C (N.H. Ludbrook) 1980. 230pp.  SA   16.50
   
A GUIDE TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF ORE RESERVE ESTIMATION.  S/C (H.F. King / et al) 1982. 21pp.  This was distributed as a supplement to  Proceedings No. 281, March, 1982 by The Australasian Institute of Mining &Metallurgy.  Aust   3.00
   
A GUIDEBOOK TO FIELD GEOLOGY IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND.  H/C (N.C. Stevens) 1973. 131pp. Contains 27 excursions around Brisbane plus many others in South-east Queensland.   Qld  SOLD
   
A HANDBOOK OF ROCKS.  H/C  (J.F. Kemp) 6th Edition, Revised, 1940.     300pp. This book has been the 'authority' for many years.     It deals only with rock types. The author also subtitled the book "For use without the Petrographic Microscope". 50.00
   
A HISTORY OF THE MINERS' FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA.  H/C (E. Ross) 1970. 528pp. This book tells the enthralling story of the struggle that brought the Federation into being, consolidated it and developed it into a strong united organization against the background of the history of the Labor Movement as a whole. Aust   27.50
   
A LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA.  (S/C)  Revised Edition, 1969. 20pp plus map. This is an excellent little book that details where the mineral and gem deposits are located. This book is now hard to find!    NT   SOLD
   
A LIFE HISTORY OF OUR EARTH. H/C + D/W (H.S. Bellamy)  1st Edition, 1951. 272pp.  This scarce book is based on the Geological Application of Hoerbiger's Theory. 32.50
   
A MANUAL OF PRACTICAL ASSAYING.  H/C (H. Van F. Furman) 5th Edition, Revised, Enlarged, 1901.  463pp. This book has been divided into four parts. Part 1: Introduction to Assaying. Part 2: Determinations. Part 3: Special Assays & Analyses. Part 4: Calculations. Cover marked. Special. 75.00
   
A NEW GEOLOGY.  H/C (M.J. Bradshaw) 1st Edition, 1968. 248pp.  A systematic introduction to Geology based on the observation and analysis of geological situations. 16.50
   
A PETROGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIAN IGNEOUS ROCKS. H/C  (G.A. Joplin) 1st Edition. 1964.  210pp.  An excellent book dealing with Aust.  Igneous rock types. Aust   25.00
 
A PETROGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIAN IGNEOUS ROCKS. H/C + D/W (G.A. Joplin) 2nd Edition, 1968. 214pp. 'as above' Ex lib. Special. Aust    18.50
 
A PETROLOGY OF AUSTRALIAN METAMORPHIC ROCKS.     H/C (G.A. Joplin)  1st Edition 1968.  262pp.  Another excellent book dealing with Australian Metamorphic rock types and associated minerals.   Aust  25.00
   
A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO MINERALS, ROCKS AND FOSSILS.  S/C  (J. Roberts) 1998.  128pp. An excellent small book. 12.00
   
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MINERALS and GEMS. S/C (J.K. Winn. Drawings by: Rex Backhaus-Smith) 1977. 107pp. An excellent book that gives the reader a general run-down to their recognition and identification on the basics of minerals, their composition and much more without the complications of the detailed technical knowledge.  Aust.  17.50
   
A REVIEW OF THE BROKEN HILL LEAD-SILVER-ZINC INDUSTRY.   H/C + D/W  (O.H. Woodward) 2nd Edition, 1965. 520pp.  NSW   27.50
   
A REVIEW OF THE QUEENSLAND BUILDING STONE INDUSTRY.  S/C (D.L. Trezise - Department of Resource Industries). 1990. 113pp.  Qld  25.00
   
A SAGA OF COAL.  H/C (M.H. Ellis)  1969.  289pp. The Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company's Centenary Volume. Ex lib.  NSW   20.00
   
A STORY OF OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER. S/C (G.D. Marler) 1953. 42pp.  A presentation of some known facts about Old Faithful Geyser with illustrations in the world famous Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. 5.00
   
A SYSTEM OF MINERALOGY. H/C  (J.D. Dana) 5th Edition, 1872. 827pp. plus Appendix by G.J. Brush). An extremely rare edition. Spine damaged. 200.00
   
A TEXT - BOOK OF ASSAYING: For the use of those connected with mines.  H/C (C. & J.J. Beringer. Revised by: H.R. Beringer)  15th Edition, Revised,   1921. 471pp. This book provides a lot of information for those interested in the early assaying methods. This title is always hard to find. 49.50
   
A TEXT BOOK OF METALLURGY.  H/C (A.R. Bailey) 2nd Edition, 1960. 561pp. An introduction to physical and process metallurgy. 20.00
   
A TEXT-BOOK OF MINING GEOLOGY.  H/C (J. Park) 5th Edition, 1927.  This text includes sections on mine examination and the geology of petroleum. Includes 91 illustrations. However, the book deals mainly with ore deposits and formations. SOLD
   
A THIRST FOR BURNING.  H/C + D/W (R. Wilkinson) Revised Edition, 1988. 532pp.  The Story of Australia's Oil Industry. Aust    34.50
   
ADVENTURE IN IRON.  H/C + D/W (A. Trengove) 1st Edition, 1976. 218pp. The  story of Hamersley's first decade. WA   21.50
   
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS IN FIELD GEOLOGY.  S/C (L.H.  Lattman & R.G. Ray) 1st Edition, 1965. 221pp.  A Geologic Field Techniques Series book.  SOLD
   
ALUMINIUM TECHNOLOGY. S/C (Aluminium Development Council of Australia)  2nd Edition, 1984. 48pp. This is Book 7 relating to 'Corrosion Control with Aluminium'.   Aust  1.25
   
AN ELEMENTARY TEXT-BOOK OF GEOLOGY.  H/C (W. Jerome Harrison) 2nd Edition, 1892. 200pp. The title also states: Intended as an introduction to the study of the rocks and their contents.  A fascinating little book. Collectable! 25.00