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TITLE

AUTHOR

SALE PRICE

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RM055

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

FGCSA

10.95

RM056

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

FGCSA

9.95

21.95

RM016

A Guide to Geology & Mineral Resources (South Australia)

Ludbrook

17.50

RM067

An Introduction to Geology

Lee

30.75

RM112

An Introduction to Crystals & Other Healing Stones

Crystalight

1.25

RM069

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

AUSLIG

SOLD OUT

RM003

A Traveller's Guide to Central Australia         (Check 'Travel & Outdoor' page)

O'Byrne

RM110

Australia's Meteorite Craters

Bevan/McNam.

9.50

RM004

Australian Mineral Industry: Mineral Deposits

BMR/McLeod

26.50

47.50

RM071

Collins Eyewitness Guide: Rock & Mineral. H/C Reprint 1991. 64pp. An excellent book for the geology student. Magnificently illustrated.

Dr. R.F. Symes

21.00

15.95

RM099

Crystal Awareness

Bowman

10.95

RM108

Crystals

Mercer

12.00

RM124

Crystal Workbook

Berkovitch

14.00

RM068

Dana's Textbook of Mineralogy (4th Edition)

Dana/Ford

175.00

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

at present

RM010

Earthquakes

Van Rose

7.75

RM087

Elements of Mineralogy

Mason/Berry

14.00

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

RM114

Fluorescence: Gems & Minerals Under U.V. Light

Robbins

65.00

RM074

Focus on Crystals

Harold

17.95

RM051

Geology (Golden Guide)

Rhodes

6.50

RM012a

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

Hallberg

check availability

29.95

RM057

Hallett Cove: A Field Guide (South Australia)

Pledge / Morris

9.00

RM017

Hamlyn Colour Guide: Minerals

Svenek

9.95

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

4.95

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.  

Walter Schumann

SOLD

RM118

Illustrated Guide to Common Rocks & Their Minerals

Brown/Allan

7.95

RM020

In Search of Mineral Wealth (South Australia)

O'Neil

27.50

RM091

It Began With a Stone

Faul/Faul

10.95

RM022

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

D.W.P. Corbett

20.00

RM107

Meteorites: The Key to our Existence (New Edition)

Hutchinson / Gr

21.95

RM115

Minerals and Gemstones of the World

Brocardo

27.95

RM054

Minerals of South Australia

Johnson

3.95

RM105

Minerals of the World

Walter Schumann

35.00

SOLD

RM028

Simpson

Out of stock

RM066

Minerals, Rocks & Fossils (Self Teaching Guide)

Dietrich / Wic.

14.95

RM127

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

Jones

SOLD

RM100

Reviews in Mineralogy (Vol 12) Fluid Inclusions

Rodder

49.95

RM121

Rocks and Fossils

Oliver

14.95

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

RM116

Rocks and Minerals

Arem

14.95

RM033

Zim & Shaffer

6.50

RM102

Rocks and Minerals: A Discovery Guide

Pellant

6.95

RM070

Rocks and Minerals: A Peterson Field Guide     S/C

Pough

15.00

RM034

Rocks and Minerals (Hamlyn)   S/C 

Bell/Wright

21.95

RM035

Rocks and Minerals:  A Field Guide Identification to Nature Company Guides

Sorrell

19.95

RM129

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

Norton

55.00

19.95

RM052

Simon & Schuster: Guide to Rocks & Minerals

Mottana

39.95

32.95

RM106

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

Dietrich

19.95

RM039

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

Wheeley

SOLD

RM101

Tektites    S/C 

McNamara / Bev.

8.50

RM001

The Age of the Earth   S/C

Thackray

5.00

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! 

M. Novak

SOLD

RM040

The Complete Guide to Micromounts   S/C 

Speckles

5.95

8.50

RM122

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Minerals and Rocks

Kourimsky

29.95

RM042

The Rockhound & Prospector's Bible

Kourimsky

19.95

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

RM096

The Story of Fluorescence    S/C  

Raytech

9.95

RM038

The Story of the Earth   S/C 

Dunning

5.00

RM119

Ultraviolet Light and Fluorescent Minerals

Warren / et al

32.95

RM047

Volcanoes

Van Rose

7.75

45.00

Aust       = Australia (General)

NSW      = New South Wales

NT          = Northern Territory

Qld         = Queensland

SA          = South Australia

Tas         = Tasmania

Vic          = Victoria

WA          = Western Australia

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BASIC PROCEDURES FOR SOIL SAMPLING AND CORE DRILLING. H/C (W.L. Acker III) 1974. 246pp. This is a non-technical book is a source of elementary information on generally accepted field procedures and on equipment utilization to obtain accurate samples and cores of both soil and rock. Scarce!

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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MINERALS. S/C (M. O'Donoghue) 1st Edition, 1982. 140pp. This book provides a concise and readable introduction to anyone interested in the study and collection of minerals, regardless of their experience in the field.

8.50

BEGINNING GEOLOGY. H/C + worn D/W (H.H. Read & J. Watson) 1966. 246pp. An excellent book for those persons starting in Geology. Ex lib.

15.00

BENTONITE and FULLERS EARTH IN NEW SOUTH WALES. S/C Geological Survey of New South Wales - Mineral Resources No. 45 (G.G. Holmes) 138pp. Ex lib. NSW 

10.00

BHP - 75 Years: 1885 - 1960. H/C (BHP) 1960. 192pp. A history of the Company and their mining activities. Aust

7.50

BIG PAN OUT. H/C + D/W (K. Winslow) 1953. 248pp. The Klondike Story.

16.50

SOLD

BLACK COAL IN AUSTRALIA: 1979-1980. S/C (Joint Coal Board) 1981. 229pp. A Statistical Year Book. Ex lib. Aust

4.00

BLACK COAL IN AUSTRALIA: 1980-1981. S/C (Joint Coal Board) 1982. 133pp. A Statistical Year Book. Ex lib. Aust

4.00

BLACK LIGHT CREATES FASCINATING FLUORESCENCE. S/C (E.A. Braun) 1968. 51pp. An early book containing information on Ultra-Violet lights and minerals.

3.00

BLACK SANDS. H/C + D/W (I.W. Morley) 1981. 278pp. A history of the Mineral Sand Mining Industry in Eastern Australia. NSW / Qld

SOLD

BROKEN HILL: 1894 - 1914 - The Uncertain Years. S/C  (R.H.B Kearns)  1st Edition, 1974. This book produced by the Broken Hill Historical Society provides the reader with an insight of the early days in this famous New South Wales mining town. Illustrated. Ex library copy in plasticised cover.

20.00

BROKEN HILL: 1940 - 1975 - Towards the Century. S/C  (R.H.B Kearns)  1st Edition, 1976.88pp.  A continuation in this series (being Volume 4) with many black & white illustrations. Very good condition.

22.00

BROKEN HILL MINES - 1968. H/C (Edited by: M. Radmanovich & J.T. Woodcock) 1968. 619pp. This volume is: Monograph No. 3 of: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, covering the mining activities at Broken Hill. NSW

47.50

BROWN COAL. H/C (H. Herman) 1952. 612pp. Published by: The State Electricity Commission of Victoria. With special reference to the State of Victoria. Vic

37.50

BROWN COAL: Its Mining and Utilization. S/C (Ed: P.L. Henderson) 1953. 351pp. A series of Post-Graduate Lectures delivered in the School of Engineering, University of Melbourne, Victoria. Vic

19.50

BROWN POWER. H/C (C. Edwards) 1969. 313pp. A Jubilee History of: The State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Vic

20.00

BUILDING and ORNAMENTAL STONES OF AUSTRALIA. S/C (Government of New South Wales) 1915. 169pp. This most sought after publication shows the different types of building stones used in various buildings around Australia. Aust

175.00

BUILT ON SILVER: A History of Broken Hill South.  H/C + D/W  (Brian Carroll) 1986. 187pp.  Excellent condition.

SOLD

BUNGONIA CAVES. H/C (Editorial Committee: R. Ellis, et al.) 1st Edition, 1972. 230pp. This book relates to: The first explorers, History of the caves, Fossil records, Fauna and Geology of the area. Includes map. Ex lib. Special. NSW

SOLD

C

CATALOGUE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINERALS: 1973. S/C (By: R.J. Noble, J Just & J.E. Johnson) Handbook No. 7. 1983. 248pp. SA

SOLD

CHAMBERS'S MINERALOGICAL DICTIONARY. H/C + Damaged Dust Wrapper  (Published by: W & R Chambers) Reprint 1957. 47pp plus 40 colour plates. An excellent reference book.

25.00

CHEMICAL ARITHMETIC. S/C (F.W. Goddard) 1941. 99pp.

4.00

CHEMISTRY PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM. S/C (P.R. Frey) Reprint, 1959. 228pp. The Mathematics for General Chemistry, 180 Completely Solved Examples, 874 Problems With Answers.

4.50

CLAYS & CLAY MINERALS. Volume 9. Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference on Clays and Clay Minerals. Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A. October 5-8, 1960. H/C 1962. 614pp. Ex lib.

SOLD

CLEANING AND PRESERVING MINERALS. S/C   (R.M. Pearl)  2nd Revised Edition, 1971. 86pp. An excellent reference book. Now hard to find.

SOLD

COAL IN QUEENSLAND: THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY.   1875 - 1900  H/C + D/W    (R.L. Whitmore)  1st Edition, 1985.  338pp.  Qld     Scarce.

49.50

COAL IN QUEENSLAND: FROM FEDERATION TO THE TWENTIES.    1900 to 1925  H/C + D/W     (R.L. Whitmore) 1st Edition   1991. 505pp. Qld

SOLD

COAL MINING IN AUSTRALIA. H/C (H.S. Elford & M.R. McKeown) 1947. 247pp. An historical review for all States, Coal Deposits, Mining Methods. Repaired, Ex lib. Aust

20.00

COAL RESEARCH IN C.S.I.R.O. A selection of magazines are available produced by the CSIRO. 12 copies - various dates - please enquire for details. Aust

Price Each:

0.50

COBALT NICKEL & SELENIUM IN POTTERY. S/C (H.W. Webb) March 1956. 27pp. A Mond Nickel Publication.

6.00

COBAR COPPER CENTENARY: 1869 -1960. S/C (Cobar Copper Centenary Committee) 1969. 92pp + map. A local history of the town and local mining activities. NSW

16.50

COEUR D'ALENE DIARY. H/C + D/W (R.G. Magnuson) 1st Edition, 1968. 319pp. The First 10 years of Hardrock Mining in North Idaho, U.S.A.

22.50

COLLECTING MICROSCOPES. H/C (G. L'E.Turner) 1981. 120pp. A book published by 'Christie's International Collector Series' illustrating the very early designs of microscopes together with valuations (as at 1981). A most interesting book!

29.95

COLLECTING PEBBLES, ROCKS & FOSSILS. S/C (G. Kay) 1980. 94pp. A great little book to interest the junior rockhound. Special.

SOLD

COLLINS EYEWITNESS GUIDES: ROCK & MINERAL. H/C (R.F. Symes) 1988. 64pp. Discover the story of the Earth's rocks and minerals - their creation, variety, and uses in everyday life.

SOLD

COLOR TREASURY OF CRYSTALS. S/C (V. De Michele) Revised Edition, 1973. 64pp. (This is the same book as: Crystals: Symmetry in the Mineral Kingdom)

SOLD

CONTEMPORARY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (H.L. Levin) 1981. 579pp.

13.50

CONTINENTAL DRIFT. H/C + D/W   (Edited by: S.K. Runcorn)  1st Edition,  1962.  338pp. This book deals with the various fields in which the hypotheses of large displacements are required to explain observations. The subjects covered are: palaeomagnetism, palaeoclimates, earthquake mechanism, studies of the ocean floor, strike dip faults and physical processes in the mantle, etc.

27.50

CONTINENTAL DRIFT. H/C + D/W (D.H. & M.P. Tarling) 1st Edition, 1971. 112pp. A study of the Earth's moving surface.

19.50

CONTINENTAL DRIFT. S/C (D.H. & M.P. Tarling) Reprint 1975 / Pelican Paperback . 142pp. A study of the Earth's moving surface.

4.50

CRUSTAL EVOLUTION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: 3.8 Billion Years of Earth History.  H/C (A.J. Tankard, et al.) 1982. 523pp.

SOLD

CRYSTAL & MINERAL COLLECTING (Handbook of). H/C (W.B. Sanborn) 1st Edition, February 1960. 144pp. A good basic book that deals in the collecting of crystals which include the physical properties, inclusions and pseudomorphs and the typical places where they can be found.

17.50

CRYSTAL & MINERAL COLLECTING (Handbook of). S/C (W.B. Sanborn)  A cheap 'reference / field / reading' copy.  Special.

4.50

CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF MINERALS. H/C   (L. Bragg / Claringbull / Taylor)  1965. 408pp. Ex lib. (Insect damaged spine - otherwise OK)

16.50

CRYSTALS: The Science, Mysteries and Lore. H/C. (D. Bullis) 1990. 128pp. This book is set out in 2 parts. (a) Science of Crystals (b) Mysteries of Crystals.

8.50

CRYSTALS and CRYSTAL GROWING. S/C (A. Holden & P. Singer) Reprint, 1966. 320pp. This is a paperback edition of: The Science Study Series, No. 6. Excellent book on crystals with many experiments for growing your own crystals. Ex lib.

SOLD

CRYSTALS AND LIGHT. S/C (E.A. Wood) 1964. 160pp. An introduction to Optical Crystallography.

SOLD

CRYSTALS AND THE POLARISING MICROSCOPE. H/C (N.H. Hartshorne & A. Stuart) 3rd Edition, 1960. 557pp. A Handbook for Chemists and Others. Ex lib.

SOLD

CRYSTALS: SYMMETRY IN THE MINERAL KINGDOM. H/C (Introd. V. De Michele) 1972 / Orbis Books. 80pp. An illustrated book on crystals with 15  pages of text.

SOLD

CYANIDING FOR GOLD. H/C (Ion L. Idriess) 1939. 270pp. This is a most sought after book by collectors. A complete, simple and detailed account of the process written especially for the working miner and the small syndicate.   Aust 

SOLD

D

DANA'S MINERALS AND HOW TO STUDY THEM. S/C (E.S. Dana. Revised by C.S. Hurlbut) 1963. 323pp. An extremely helpful book to anyone interested in mineralogy. Contains numerous crystal illustrations and charts.

20.00

DANA'S SYSTEM OF MINERALOGY. 3 volumes. H/C ( C.Palache, et al.) 7th Edition, 6th Printing, 1961).

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DANA'S TEXTBOOK OF MINERALOGY. H/C (W.E. Ford) 4th Edition, 1957. A valuable comprehensive text on crystallography and physical mineralogy.

60.00

DANA'S TEXTBOOK OF MINERALOGY: Volume 3 - Silica Minerals. H/C + D/W (C. Frondel) 7th Edition, 1962. Ex lib.

SOLD

DETERMINATION OF THE OPAQUE MINERALS. H/C (C. Mason Farnham) 1st Edition, 1931. 236pp. This has always been a valuable reference that deals in the examination of minerals under a microscope. There are many tables for mineral identification and supplementary tables included. A cheap field reference copy, ex lib. Unfortunately the cover has been 'insect attacked' but the contents are in good condition.

10.00

DETRITAL HEAVY MINERALS IN NATURAL ACCUMULATES. H/C + D/W (G. Baker & Edited by: J.T. Woodcock) 1962. 146pp. This is No. 1 of the Monograph Series No. 1 by the AIMM. Contains special reference to Australian occurrences. Aust

SOLD

DISCOVERY: Stories of Modern Mineral Exploration. H/C + D/W (A. Trengove) 1st Edition, 1979. 277pp. Stories of modern mineral exploration. Aust

SOLD

DISCOVERY: Stories of Modern Mineral Exploration.  H/C (A. Trengrove) A cheap 'reference / field / reading' copy. Special.

7.50

DOWN UNDER: Mineral Heritage in Australasia. H/C + D/W  (Arvi Parbo)  1st Edition,1992.  310pp.  This massive book covers the history of many mines throughout Australia as well as New Zealand, Fiji & Papua New Guinea.  A most sought after book. 

47.50

DRAINAGE BASIN FORM and PROCESS. H/C + D/W (K.J. Gregory & D.E. Walling) 1st Edition, 1973. 456pp. A geomorphological approach.

19.95

E

EARTH. H/C (F. Press & R. Siever) 1974. 945pp. This book covers the history of the Earth and how it evolved, Surface processes, Internal processes etc.

27.50

EARTH'S VOYAGE THROUGH TIME. H/C + D/W (D. Dineley) 1st Edition, 1973. 320pp. A fascinating, readable and well illustrated book as to how our planet evolved. Ex lib.

19.50

EARTH BENEATH. H/C (C.A. Cotton) 1945. 128pp. An introduction to Geology for readers in New Zealand. Flyleaf torn.

25.00

EARTH RESOURCES: A Dictionary of Terms & Concepts. S/C (D. Dineley / et al) 1976. A good 'all round' book that deals with terms used in Earth Science.

12.00

EARTH SCIENCE. H/C (E.J. Tarbuck & F.K. Lutgens) 2nd Edition, 1979. 544pp.

7.50

EARTH SCIENCE: The World We Live In. H/C (S.N. Namowitz) 3rd Edition, 1965. 597pp. An excellent book for those persons studying Earth Science.

19.50

EARTHBOUND: Minerals, Energy, and Man's Future. H/C + D/W (C.F. Park) 1st Edition, 1975. 279pp. This book (in general terms) provides the reader the complexities of civilization's most profound problem: the availability of enough of the earth's finite supplies of materials and energy to assure the continuance of man's life.

19.50

EARTHQUAKES. H/C + D/W (G.A. Eiby) 1st Edition, 1957. A complete account of their causes, effects and known history. Flyleaf corner cut.

15.00

EARTHQUAKES. H/C + D/W (G.A. Eiby) Revised Edition, 1967 / Scientific Book Club Edition, 1968. A complete account of their causes, effects and known history.

20.00

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND. H/C (G.J. Williams) This is Volume 4 of the 8th Commonwealth Mining and Metallurgical Congress, Australia & New Zealand, 1965. 384pp. This volume contains the Geology and Mineral Deposits. Pages 19 to 126 contain valuable information on the gold deposits.

100.00

ECONOMIC MINERAL DEPOSITS. H/C (A.M. Bateman) 2nd Edition, 1964. 916pp. This book deals with the principles and processes, mineral formation plus other valuable information on this subject.

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ECONOMIC MINERALOGY. H/C (T. Crook) 1921. 492pp. This is a practical guide to the study of useful minerals with illustrations. Repaired spine. Special.

17.50

ELEMENTARY CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS. S/C (D.C. Firth) 1969. 136pp. Information as the title suggests.

12.00

ELEMENTARY METALLURGY. H/C (W.T. Frier) 2nd Edition, 1952. 258pp. This book was written in such a manner as to provide an insight and understanding of Metallurgy whilst having limited knowledge on this technical subject.

20.00

ELEMENTARY THERMODYNAMICS FOR GEOLOGISTS. S/C (B.J. Wood & D.G. Fraser) 1976. 303pp. This book provides an introduction to chemical thermo- dynamics for geology undergraduates and graduate students with little experience in thermodynamic methods.

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ELEMENTARY PRACTICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (E. de C. Clarke, R.T. Prider & C. Teichert) 4th Revised Edition, 1968. 212pp. An excellent Australian produced book on Geology & Palaeontology. Ex lib. Aust

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ELEMENTS OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY. H/C (H. Ries & T.L. Watson) 2nd Edition, Revised, June 1949. 469pp. Geology as applied to engineering. Spine is a little marked. Contents excellent.

45.00

ELEMENTS OF MINING. H/C (G.J. Young) 3rd Edition, 1932. 707pp. Ex lib. cheap 'reading / reference / field' copy. Special.

SOLD

ELEMENTS OF OPTICAL MINERALOGY: An introduction to Microscopic Petrography. H/C (A.N. Winchell) 3rd Edition, 1947. Part 2: Description of Minerals - with special reference to their Optical and Microscoptical Characters. Cover slightly stained, spine faded. Contents are good.

25.00

ELEMENTS OF OPTICAL MINERALOGY: An Introduction to Microscopic Petrography. H/C (A.N. Winchell & H. Winchell) 4th Edition. 1951. Part 2: Description of Minerals - with special reference to their Optical and Microscoptical Characters. Cover worn and insect damaged - contents are good.

22.00

ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (J.H. Zumberge & C.A. Nelson) 1976. 395pp.

19.95

ELEMENTS OF THE STRATIGRAPHY OF QUEENSLAND. S/C (D. Hill / Maxwell)  1962. 71pp. The Basins of Sedimentation and Geological Periods are covered well in this small book. Qld

8.00

ENERGETICS OF GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES. H/C (S.K. Saxena & S. Bhattacharji) 1977. 469pp. This book is extremely scarce.

55.00

ENERGY & THE EARTH MACHINE. S/C (D.E. Carr) 1978. 430pp.

5.00

ENERGY CHANGES IN CHEMISTRY. S/C (J.A. Allen) Reprint, 1966. 125pp.

2.00

ENGLISH CHANNEL TIDES. H/C + D/W (Lieut. Comdr. M.J. Rantzen) 1st Edition, 1969. 107pp. A yachtsman's guide to the tidal streams and harbour pilotage of the English Channel.

6.95

ENGLISH - CHINESE DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGY. H/C 1142pp. An excellent book that translates all geological terms, minerals etc. into the Chinese language.

50.00

ENQUIRING INTO THE EARTH. H/C (K.S. McDonnell, D.G. Massey & F.H.S. Tebbutt) Reprint, 1971. 269pp. A good all-round book for the Geology student. Ex lib.

15.00

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY. S/C (P.G.L. Harlow) 1991. 116pp. An Australia - written book for use in Australian schools. Aust

10.50

EXPLORATION OF THE MOON. H/C + D/W (F.M. Branley) 1965 / Scientific Book Club Edition, 125pp. This makes interesting reading at the time of publication.

9.95

EXPLORING AUSTRALIA'S MINING HERITAGE. S/C (W.G. Shackleton & M.N. Binnie) 1993. 118pp. This visitor's guide provides information on mines, mining districts and museums available for inspection as at the date of publication. Aust

12.50

EXAMINATION, BORING AND VALUATION OF ALLUVIAL & KINDRED ORE DEPOSITS. H/C (H. Harrison) 1946. 266pp. Damaged cover.

15.00

EXTRACTION & REFINING OF THE RARER METALS. H/C + D/W (Institution of Mining & Metallurgy, London) 1957. 444pp. A series of 22 papers presented to the Symposium held on 22/23 March 1956. Scarce.

49.50

EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY OF COPPER. S/C (A. K. Biswas & W.G. Davenport) 1976. 438pp. All I can say is "It's everything you wanted to know about this subject!" Water damaged at bottom. Special.

10.00

F

FACTS ABOUT C.R.A. - 1976. A 48 page booklet on the activities of Conzinc Riotinto of Australia. Aust

2.00

FELDSPAR MINERALOGY. S/C (P.H. Ribbe) October, 1975. This book is Volume 2 Short Course Notes of the Mineralogical Society of America.

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FIELD GEOLOGY. H/C (F.H. Lahee) 6th Edition, 1961. 926pp. This book treats the subject of Geology from the field standpoint. It is intended both as a textbook and for a pocket manual.

SOLD

FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND GEOLOGY. S/C (J. Thornton) 1st Edition, 1985. 226pp. An introduction to Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Spine a little torn at top.

25.00

FLOTATION PLANT PRACTICE. H/C (P. Rabone) 1932. 141pp. This book is based on some lectures delivered by the author on modern day flotation practice. It contains information on crushing, grinding, flotation reagents, flotation machines and flotation methods. Scarce. Slightly damaged cover.

49.95

FOCUS ON EARTH SCIENCE. H/C (M.S. Bishop, P.G. Lewis & R.L. Bronaugh) 2nd Edition, 1972. 564pp.

8.50

FOCUS ON ROCKS & MINERALS. H/C (R. Oliver) 1993. 76pp. An excellent book for the junior beginner with information on collecting, practical tests as well as information on rocks, minerals and fossils. Well illustrated.

16.50

FOUR DECADES OF DEVELOPMENT: HILTON MINE. S/C (N. Kirkman) 1990. 79pp. A history of Mount Isa Mines Hilton Mine in North-West Queensland. Qld

11.50

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOLOGY: Popular Outline. H/C (V. Obruchev) 1959. 372pp. A good book on Geology translated from the Russian language.

27.50

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GEMS & CRYSTALS. H/C (A.S. Sofianides & G.E. Harlow) 1997. 208pp. An Illustrated Guide to the History, Lore and properties of Gems & Minerals.

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GEMS, MINERALS, CRYSTALS and ORES. S/C (R. M. Pearl) 1964. 320pp. A Collector's Encyclopedia. A unique and authoritative Survey for the Gem Cutter, Collector, and Hobbyist. 64 pages in Full Color.

15.00

GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. H/C (P.J. Durrant) Reprint, 1949. 546pp.

22.00

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY. H/C + D/W (J.F. Kirkaldy) Reprint, 1969. 348pp. An all-round book on Geology, Petrology and Mineralogy.

10.50

GEOCHEMISTRY OF HYDROTHERMAL ORE DEPOSITS. H/C (Ed: H.L. Barnes) 1967. 670pp. This book reviews the theory of the formation of ore deposits.

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GEOCHRONOLOGY OF ROCK SYSTEMS. S/C This book is Volume 91, Article No. 2  Pages 159 - 594 of 'Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.'  April 3, 1961.

22.50

GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS HANDBOOK, Brisbane, May 1971.  S/C  (ANZ Association for the Advancement of Science. Edited by: Geoffrey Playford)  May 1971.  178pp.  This book covers the Geology of the areas undertaken in excursions which include the following areas: (a) The Atherton Tableland. (b) Permian Geology, Central-Western Bowen Basin (c) Maryborough - Bundaberg Maryborough Area.  (d) Binna Burra, Mount Warning. (f) Moreton District. (g) The Glaucophane-Bearing Rocks of the Mount Mee Region, South-East Queensland, (h) University of Queensland Mine, Indooroopilly, Brisbane: Geological Aspects. (i) North Stradbroke Island. (j) The Glass Houses. (k) Kenmore - Brookfield Area. (l) Mount Nebo - Mount Glorious.(e) Townsville - Charters Towers Area. Rockhampton - Mount Morgan Area.

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GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND. S/C (N.C. Stevens) 1st Edition, 1965. 52pp. Ex lib.

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GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - Queensland Division. S/C (Edited: W.F. Willmott) 1986. 104pp. A book describing the 1986 Field Conference, South Burnett District, Queensland. Ex lib. Qld

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GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - 1987 Field Conference - Gympie District, Queensland. (Edited by: C.G. Murray & J.B. Waterhouse) S/C 1987. 133pp. Covers the mining history and field trips of the area.  Qld

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GEOLOGY. H/C (T.C. Chamberlain & R.D. Salisbury) 2nd Revised Edition, 1909. 684pp. This is Volume 1 only (of 3 Volumes) which deals with the Geologic Processes and Their Results.

22.50

GEOLOGY. H/C (Teach Yourself Books. A. Raistrick, Edited by: L. Cutts) 1963. 272pp. A good little basic book on Geology.

7.50

GEOLOGY. S/C (Teach Yourself Books. A. Raistrick) Revised Edition, 1973. 272pp. basic book on Geology. (This is the same book as above)

7.50

GEOLOGY. S/C (R.M. Field) 4th Edition, Reprint, 1955. 208pp. This is No. 13 of the College Outline Series - Keyed to Standard Textbooks. A survey-outline of the principles of physical and historical geology.

7.50

GEOLOGY. H/C with damaged spine (Prof. Archibald Geikie) Revised Edition, 1886. This a Science Primers book edited by: Profs. Huxley, Roscoe & Balfour Stewart. 154pp. This book is a little rare gem ! Collectable.  Special.

20.00

GEOLOGY. H/C (F.H.T. Rhodes) 1972. 160pp. This is a Golden Science Guide published by: Golden Press. A great first little book for the student.

7.50

GEOLOGY: A Survey of Earth Science. S/C (E.W. Spencer) 2nd Printing, 1966. 653pp.

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GEOLOGY: An Introduction to Earth History. H/C (H.H. Read) Reprint, 1953. 248pp. Published by: The Home University Library of Modern Knowledge.

8.95

GEOLOGY: An Introduction to Principles of Physical and Historical Geology. S/C (R.M. Pearl) 3rd Revised Edition, 1972. 262pp.

9.50

GEOLOGY: Principles and Processes.  H/C  (W.H. Emmons, et al)  5th Edition, 1960. 491pp. Ex lib.

9.50

GEOLOGY: The Paradox of Earth and Man. H/C (K. Young) 1975. 526pp.

20.00

GEOLOGY: The Science of a Changing Earth. H/C (I.S. Allison, et al). 6th Edition, 1974. 498pp. This book has 4 main sections covering: General Concepts, Earth Materials, Geotectonics & Gradation.

17.50

GEOLOGY AND COAL MINING IN THE HUNTER VALLEY 1791-1861. S/C (D.F. Branagan) Newcastle History Monographs No. 6. 1972. 105pp. NSW

5.00

GEOLOGY AND SCENERY IN ENGLAND AND WALES. S/C (A.E. Trueman) Reprint 1961. This is one of the Pelican / Penguin series of books.

2.50

GEOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS. H/C (W.W. Watts) 6th Edition, 1963. 366pp. This book with 324 black & white illustrations has been a very popular book over the years.

15.00

GEOLOGY ILLUSTRATED. H/C + D/W (J.S. Shelton) 1966. 434pp. This book covers 6 main topics being: Materials, Structure, Sculpture, Time, Case Histories and Implications. A much sought after book.

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GEOLOGY IN THE SERVICE OF MAN. S/C (W.G. Fearnsides & O.M.B. Bulman) Reprint, 1953. 217pp. One of the popular Pelican / Penguin series of books. This book describes the scientific nature, structure and history of the earth.

5.00

GEOLOGY IS FUN. H/C   Recollections by Reg Sprigg with cartoons by Stephen Stanley. 1989.  349pp. This is a most informative (but hilarious) book - mainly South Australia. The best I've read.  Ex library in near mint condition. Aust  

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GEOLOGY MADE SIMPLE. S/C (W.H. Matthews) Revised Reprint, 1974. 293pp.

7.95

GEOLOGY OF AUSTRALIAN ORE DEPOSITS. H/C (Ed: J. McAndrew) 1965. 547pp. This is Volume 1 (2nd Edition) of the Eighth Commonwealth Mining and Metallurgical Congress, Australia and New Zealand. Aust      Scarce. 

125.00

GEOLOGY OF GRANITE. H/C + D/W (Translated by: E.H. Kranck & P.R. Eakins with J. Eakins) 1965. 314pp. This book translated from the second French Edition is possibly one of the best on this subject. Ex lib. Scarce.

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GEOLOGY OF HONG KONG. This is part of: The Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London. Volume CXV for 1959, Part 3. No. 459.

10.00

GEOLOGY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. H/C (C.A. Sussmilch) 2nd Edition, 1914. 269pp. This book also includes a geological map of New South Wales. Cover Slightly marked. NSW

85.00

GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND. H/C (P. Marshall) 1912. 218pp. The map which forms part of the book has been torn, but now repaired. This book is extremely rare.

75.00

GEOLOGY OF NORFOLK ISLAND. An article appearing in the Journal of the Geological Society of Australia, Volume 20, Part 3. Pages 239 to 272.   (Copy # 1)

10.00

GEOLOGY OF NORFOLK ISLAND. An article appearing in the Journal of the Geological Society of Australia, Volume 20, Part 3. Pages 239 to 272.  (Copy # 2)

10.00

GEOLOGY OF QUEENSLAND. H/C (Geological Society of Australia - Volume 7 Edited by: D. Hill & A.K. Denmead) 1960. 474pp. No map. Qld

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GEOLOGY OF THE HUNTER VALLEY. H/C (B. Nashar) 1st Edition, 1964. 96pp. As the title suggests, this book relates to the geology of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. NSW

8.95

GEOLOGY OF THE SYDNEY BASIN. H/C (Beryl Nashar) 1st Edition, 1967. 119pp. A good reference to the rock types, geological history, fossils and maps on this area. Ex lib.

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GEOLOGY OF VICTORIA. H/C + D/W (Editor: J.G. Douglas & J.A. Ferguson - Geological Society of Australia)   Special Publication No. 5 - Incl. map. 1976. 528pp. Vic

60.00

GEOLOGY OF VICTORIA. H/C (Editor: J.G. Douglas & J.A. Ferguson - Geological Society of Australia)   Special Publication No. 5 - No map.  1976. 528pp. Vic

30.00

GEOLOGY, RESOURCES and SOCIETY. H/C (H.W. Menard) 1974. 621pp. An Introduction to Earth Science.

16.50

GEOLOGY TODAY. H/C (M.E. Bickford, et al.) 1973. 529pp.

16.50

GEOMORPHOLOGY. H/C (A.K. Lobeck) 1st Edition, 4th Impression, 1939. 731pp. An introduction to the study of landscapes. Scarce.

45.00

GEOMORPHOLOGY. H/C + D/W (B.W. Sparks) 8th Impression, 1967. 371pp. A systematic approach to the origin of landforms. A cheap 'reading / reference' copy.

15.00

GEOMORPHOLOGY. S/C (R. Twidale) 1968. 406pp. Includes special references to Australia. Aust

10.50

GEOMORPHOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND. H/C (C.A. Cotton) Reprint, 1926. 462pp. This is Part 1 - Systematic. An introduction to the study of Land-forms.

35.00

GEOTHERMICS. H/C (J. Goguel) 1976. 200pp. A book in the 'International Series in the Earth & Planetary Sciences'. This book covers in detail the theories concerning geothermal energies and geological phenomena. Ex lib. Cover marked.

16.50

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH MINERALS. H/C (G.L. English) 1st Edition, 11th Impression, 1934. 324pp. An excellent book dealing with minerals and crystals.

45.00

GLACIERS and GLACIATION: The Physical Geography of. H/C (R.K. Gresswell) Reprint, 1964. 128pp. A well written study on this subject of Glaciers.

12.00

GLOSSARY OF MINERAL SPECIES: 1985. Spiral bound. (M. Fleischer) 1975. 145pp. A useful reference to a lot of those 'unheard of' minerals!

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GOLDFIELDS: A Centenary Portrait. H/C (P. Johnson) 1987. 256pp. This is a history of the mining activities of the company - Consolidated Goldfields PLC.

27.50

GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN MINERALS. S/C (J. Talent) 1st Edition, 1970. 140pp. A small, but excellent pocket book, for field reference. Aust

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GUIDE TO COMETS. H/C + D/W (P. Moore) 1977. 111pp. Their history, structure and place in the solar system, together with essential appendices.

12.00

GUIDE TO GEOLOGIC LITERATURE. H/C (R. Pearl) 1951. 239pp. A guide to various publications, books,  index guides & bibliographies etc. published. Some markings.

17.50

GUIDE TO PRECIOUS METALS and their Markets. H/C + D/W (P. Robbins & D. Lee) 1980. 191pp. A history and guide to gold, silver, platinum, bullion markets etc.

10.50

GUIDEBOOK ON MAPPING GROUNDWATER VULNERABILITY. S/C (Edited by: J. Vrba & A. Zaporozec) 131pp. This is Volume 16, 1994 of the International Association of Hydrogeologists.

5.00

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HALLETT COVE: A Field Guide. S/C (Anthropology:  H.M. Cooper; Botany:  M. Kenny; Geology: J.M. Scrymgour) South Australian Museum. 1970. 52pp. SA

8.50

HALLEY'S COMET OVER AUSTRALIA. S/C (B. Greig) 1985. 49pp. (New) Aust

4.50

HANCOCK - MAN OF IRON. H/C + D/W (N. Phillipson) 1st Edition, 1974. This book relates the story of Lang Hancock and his activities in mining and cattle. WA

12.00

HANDBOOK FOR PROSPECTORS. H/C (Richard Pearl)  5th Edition, Reprint 1973.472pp.  An excellent book that reveals the art and science of prospecting, sampling, elementary mineralogy, all metals, opening up a mine, Mineral processing and much more. A most valuable reference for the serious prospector. Ex lib. Very good condition.

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HANDBOOK OF CRYSTAL and MINERAL COLLECTING. S/C (William B. Sanborn) 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.  (Shop-soiled copy ... Special)

5.00

HANDBOOK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GEOLOGY. H/C (Edited by: L.W. Parkin) Geological Survey of South Australia) 1969. 268pp. SA

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HARVEST OF THE ROCKS. H/C (C. Hill) 1967. 63pp. A student's 'history-type' book covering mining, minerals, processing, metals and the future. Page torn. Ex library copy.

1.50

HENLEY'S FORMULAS FOR HOME & WORKSHOP: containing ten thousand selected household, workshop and scientific formulas, trade secrets, food and chemical recipes, processes and money saving Ideas (ISBN: 0517293072)   H/C + D/W   (Gardner D. Hiscox)  1979.  809pp. 

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HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. S/C (The Open University Press, U.K.) 1st Edition, 1972. Science: A Second Level Course - Geology.

5.00

HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (C.O. Dunbar) 2nd Edition, 1960. 500pp. A well written book with plenty of black & white illustrations and photographs.

27.50

HOLES IN THE GROUND. S/C (D.J. Bailey) 1983. 60pp. Queensland Coalminers in Struggle 1840 to 1980. Marked cover.  Qld

15.00

HONG KONG MINERALS. S/C (C.J. Peng) 1978. 80pp. An excellent reference book which also gives an insight of the minerals obtainable in and around Hong Kong.

9.95

HOW TO KNOW THE MINERALS AND ROCKS. S/C (R.M. Pearl) 1955. 192pp. A very popular book containing 125 identified minerals and rocks plus 46 color photos.

15.00

HOW YOU CAN PROFIT FROM GOLD. H/C (J.E. Sinclair & H.D. Schultz) 1980. 168pp. Deals with How and When to buy Gold bullion, gold certificates, gold coins, etc.

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ICE AGES: RECENT and ANCIENT. H/C (A.P. Coleman) 1926. 296pp. An excellent account of the Ice Age and Glaciation around the world. Damaged spine. Ex lib. A very scarce book.

79.95

ICE AGES: The Story of the Earth's Revolutions. H/C (J. McCabe) 1st Impression, 1922 of 5000 copies. 112pp. An easy-reading account of the Ice Ages.

19.95

IDENTIFICATION and QUALITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MINERALS. H/C (O.C. Smith) 1st Edition, 1946. 351pp. This scarce book is possibly one of the best around that deals in this particular subject. Lots of information, tables and coloured photographs of minerals as well as a chapter dealing on fluorescents.

40.00

IDENTIFICATION OF MINERAL GRAINS. H/C (M.P. Jones & M.G. Fleming) 1965. 102pp. A systematic approach to the determination of minerals for mineral processing engineers and students. This book is very hard to find.

35.00

IGNEOUS MINERALS and ROCKS. H/C + D/W (E.E. Wahlstrom) 1st Edition, 1947. 367pp. A compilation and combination of data which are equally valuable for the microscopic identification of minerals in igneous rocks and for the classification of igneous rocks according to a semi-quantitative scheme.

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INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY. H/C (K.B. Krauskopf) 1967. 721pp.

19.50

INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING. S/C (M.B. Dobrin) 2nd Edition, 1960. This book deals with Geophysics, Seismic Prospecting, Seismic Refraction & Reflection methods, Gravity, Magnetic Prospecting, Magnetometers etc.

20.00

INTRODUCTION TO METALLURGY. H/C (J. Newton) 2nd Edition, 1947. 645pp. This book is written in two parts. The first part is: 'Adaptive Metallurgy' and the second part is: 'Extractive Metallurgy'. A good book of its time which gives an understanding of this subject. Some underlining on one page.

49.50

INTRODUCTION TO THE MINERAL KINGDOM. H/C (R.M. Pearl) 1966. 254pp. This has been a very popular book over the years as it contains information on rocks, minerals, gemstones and meteorites.

19.95

INVITATION TO GEOLOGY. H/C (W.H. Matthews) 1st Edition, 1971. 148pp. A book relating to evolution of earth, planets and the scope of the geological sciences. Ex lib.

10.50

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JOBSON'S MINING YEARBOOK: 1982            A cheap 'reference / field / reading' copy.  Special.

5.00

JOHN MOFFAT'S EMPIRE. S/C (R. Kerr) 1979. 120pp. A history of mining in North Queensland. Qld

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KENNECOTT: ITS MEN AND MINERALS. S/C This 36 page booklet covers the history of this company and its activities.

3.50

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LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE: Teacher's Edition. S/C (F.M. Brown, G.H. Kemper & J.H. Lewis) 1970. 194pp. Worn cover.

10.50

LET'S GO PROSPECTING. S/C (E. Arthur) 8th Edition, 1980. 69 pp + 11pp Maps. A book that basically deals with mineral prospecting in the USA.

9.50

LIGHT AND COLOR. H/C (C. Rainwater) 1971. 160pp. A good reference guide to Light sources, Optical instruments and colour. Special.

4.00

NOTE:  This book is now 'out of print' - we do have some limited 'new' copies still available - please enquire.

20.00

LONGMAN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF GEOLOGY. H/C  (Alec Watt)  1983. 192pp.This book explains the principles of geology explained and illustrated. A very handy book for those starting out. Everything is explained in 'plain' english.  Ex lib.  Special.

8.00

LOVE IS IN THE EARTH: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals. S/C (Melody) 6th Printing 1997.  726pp. The updated reference book describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mineral Kingdom.  Ex lib.   Special.

18.00

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MAN AND MATERIALS: MINERALS. H/C (I. Ridpath) 1975. A junior student's book about minerals and their uses. Ex lib. Special.

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MAN AND METEORITES. H/C + D/W (B. Pejovic) 1st Edition, 1982. 119pp. This is an excellent book on the origin, collecting etc. of meteorites.

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MAN'S VIEW OF THE UNIVERSE. H/C + D/W (R.A. Lyttleton) 1961. 108pp. Beginning with the Earth itself as an astronomical body, the author discusses the Moon, then the planets in turn - Mars in particular - and their probable origin; and the vast family of comets that accompany the Sun. A Scientific Book Club Edition.

15.00

MANUAL OF ASSAYING. H/C (W.L. Brown) 13th Edition, 1914. 560pp. This book is in two parts. Part 1 consists of the apparatus and reagents used in assaying. Part 2 relates to the assaying of gold, silver and copper ores. Also includes a 'Special Methods' section for a variety of minerals. This book makes interesting reading on some of the early methods used.

45.00

MANUAL OF THE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ROCKS. H/C (Stained damaged front cover) (H.S. Washington) 2nd Edition, Revised, 1910. Covers the apparatus, reagents, sampling and methods for quantitive analysis of rocks. Special.

27.50

MARINE MINERALS. S/C (R.G. Burns) November, 1979. 380pp. This is Volume 6 Short Course Notes of the Mineralogical Society of America.

35.00

METALLIFEROUS MINE SURVEYING. H/C (T.G. Hanton) 1930. 224pp. This book relates to the use of various equipment used in mine surveying. Scarce.

25.00

METALS AND MANKIND. S/C (P. Kogan) 1965. 160pp. This paperback is a compact and authorative guide to the metals in both the ferrous and non-ferrous groups. The origin, extraction and refining is covered fully while special emphasis is given to their structure, analysis and chemical and working properties. 64 colour plates with explanatory diagrams.

4.95

METALS IN THE SERVICE OF MAN. S/C (W. Alexander & A. Street) 4th Edition, Reprint with revisions. 320pp. This book is a fascinating record, illustrated with photographs and diagrams, of the part played in life and civilization by the many metals in common use. Also includes an analysis of the Earth's crust, an explanation of the methods by which we get our metals.

6.00

METAMORPHIC REACTIONS AND METAMORPHIC FACIES. H/C (W.S. Fyfe, Turner & Verhoogen) 1958. 259pp. This book is Memoir 73 of The Geological Society of America. An excellent book on this specialized subject.

32.50

METAMORPHISM. H/C (A. Harker) 2nd Edition, Revised. 1939. 362pp. This book deals with Thermal Metamorphism as well as Dynamic and Regional Metamorphism.

22.50

METEORITES: A Concise Account. H/C (A.A. Moss) 3rd Edition, Revised, 1975. 26pp. An interesting publication produced by the British Museum (Natural History).

16.50

MICROSCOPIC DETERMINATION OF THE ORE MINERALS. S/C (M.N. Short / U.S.A. Geological Survey Bulletin No. 914) 2nd Edition, 1940. 314pp. Repaired spine. Special.

45.00

MICROSCOPIC SEDIMENTARY PETROGRAPHY. H/C (A.V. Carozzi) 1960. 485pp. A book dealing with Clastic, Biochemical & Chemical Sedimentary rocks.

25.00

MINERAL WEALTH OF NEW ZEALAND.  S/C  (B. Thompson, B. Braithwaite and T. Christie) 1995.  170pp.  A most informative book describing the minerals and mineral deposits of New Zealand.

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MINERAL FACTS AND PROBLEMS. H/C (United States Bureau of Mines Bulletin No. 630) 1965. 1118pp. Contains the statistics for all minerals produced in the U.S.A. For the year 1965. An excellent reference book.

49.50

MINERAL INDUSTRIES OF CANADA, AUSTRALIA and OCEANIA. S/C (United States Department of the Interior) July 1979. 67pp. This publication provides a brief description and analysis of the salient features of the mineral industries of other nations and their roles in international mineral supply and demand.

22.50

MINERAL TABLES. H/C (A.S. Eakle) 3rd Ed., Revised, 1938. 73pp. These tables are for the determination of minerals by their physical properties. This book is hard to find.

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MINERAL RESOURCES. S/C (K. Warren) 1973. 272pp. This is another of the famous 'Pelican' series that describes the world mineral resources.

9.50

MINERALOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF CRYSTAL FIELD THEORY. H/C (R.G. Burns) 1st Edition, 1970. 224pp. A Cambridge Earth Science Series book.

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MINERALOGY: Concepts, Descriptions, Determinations. H/C (L.G. Berry & B. Mason) 1959. 612pp. This book is designed to satisfy the requirements of an undergraduate course in mineralogy but is also of great interest to those who study this subject seriously.

27.50

MINERALS: Hamlyn Nature Guides. S/C (A. Clark) 1979. 128pp. This book contains 220 mineral species all identified with colour photographs.

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MINERALS AND GEMSTONES OF TASMANIA and their locations. S/C (K.E. Lancaster) 1980. 55pp. This is an excellent guide for the fossicker. Slightly damaged. this book is now out of print and is very hard to find.  Tas

10.00

MINERALS, AND HOW TO STUDY THEM. H/C (E.S.Dana) 2nd Revised Edition 1945. 380pp. A book designed for beginners in mineralogy.

30.00

MINERALS AND MAN. H/C (C.S. Hurlbut, Jnr.) 3rd Printing, 1970. 304pp. A very popular book for the mineral enthusiast as it contains many wonderful photographs.

24.50

MINERALS AND PRECIOUS STONES. H/C (R. Metz) (English Translation from German, 1973) 255pp. A 'reading copy' Ex lib. Special.

5.00

MINERALS & ROCKS. H/C (B. Simpson) 1974. 128pp. A good reference book with illustrations dealing with Minerals, Rock types, Gemstones, Fossils and a special chapter entitled 'Minerals, Rocks and Man'.

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MINERALS AND ROCKS. H/C + D/W (J.F. Kirkaldy) 3rd Impression, 1965. 176pp. This is great little book with colour plates. An excellent 'starter' book

11.50

MINERALS AND ROCKS. S/C (K. Lye) 1979. 125pp. A good little reference guide.

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MINERALS AND ROCKS: A Pocket Identification Guide. S/C (A. Streckeison) Reprint, 1976. 67pp. A good reference book for the junior rockhound.

7.50

MINERALS AND ROCKS: Chatto Nature Guide. S/C (W. Schumann) 1978 144pp. Illustrated and identified with colour photographs.

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MINERALS and ROCKS: Splendour in Nature. H/C (H.W. Ball) 1956. 96pp. A book with both black and white and colored illustrations with limited text.

13.50

MINERALS AND ROCKS IN COLOUR. H/C (J.F. Kirkaldy) 1963. 176pp. A great little book filled with information on rocks and minerals and coloured photos.

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MINERALS AND THE MICROSCOPE. H/C (H.G. Smith) 4th Edition, 1956. 148pp.

13.95

MINERALS IN INDUSTRY. S/C (W.R. Jones) 4th Edition, 1963. 314pp. This Pelican' paperback has been around for quite a long time but it still contains some very useful information on mineral deposits around the world.

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MINERALS OF CORNWALL and DEVON. S/C (P.G. Embrey & R.F. Symes)  1987. 154pp. An excellent account with magnificent photos of this S.W. area in the U.K.

MINERALS OF THE WORLD. H/C (R. Duda & L. Rejl) Reprint, 1989. 520pp. An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Rocks and Minerals. A much sought after book. Massive! Contains much valuable information.

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MINERALS OF THE WORLD. This is a CD which is based on the superb photographic collection of the Museum of Victoria. This CD-ROM contains over 400 high resolution pictures of mineral samples and details over 2750 mineral species. New 

27.50

MINERALS, ROCKS AND FOSSILS: A self-teaching Guide. S/C (R.V. Dietrich / Wicander) 1983. 212pp. A good book and as the title implies, it is a self-teaching guide. Within each chapter there are sections which contain 'Review Questions' on the parts read thus making sure the reader understands the context.

17.50

MINERALS, ROCKS & GEMS. H/C + D/W. (J.A. Talent) 1st Edition, 1970. 287pp. A great Australian book on these subjects. A cheap reading / reference copy. Ex lib. Special.

MINERALS, ROCKS and GEMSTONES. H/C + D/W (R. Borner & Ed: W. Mykura) Reprinted 1967. 250pp. This excellent book was translated from the German language.

16.50

We have other copies available at various prices, published date and condition ... please enquire.

29.50

MINING ENGINEERS' HANDBOOK: Volume 2 (only) . H/C (R. Peele) 3rd Edition. This book covers Sections 15 to 45.

55.00

Another copy is available: 4th Printing / May 1955 .. Price:  $35.00

45.00

MINING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA. H/C + D/W (Editor: R.T. Prider) 1st Edition, 1979. 304pp. A book that describes the mineral industry which played a large part in the development of that state. Also includes a geological map of Western Australia as issued by the W.W. Geological Survey Branch. WA

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MINING METHODS IN AUSTRALIA & ADJACENT TERRITORIES. H/C (Fifth Empire Mining & Metallurgical Congress Australia & New Zealand) Publications - Volume 2. (Edited by: R Pitman Hooper & A.B. Black) 1953. 374pp Last few pages (photos) slightly water damaged and chipped.  Special.

75.00

MINING OF MINERAL DEPOSITS: A Textbook. H/C (L. Shevyakov) no date. 686pp. This book translated from the Russian language is excellent for those who are seriously interested to learn more about practical mining and techniques.

45.00

MINING WITHOUT TIMBER. H/C (R.B. Brinsmade) 1911. 309pp. This scarce book deals with timberless mining techniques with examples of its use around the world.

45.00

MODERN CHEMISTRY. H/C (C.E. Dull, H. C. Metcalfe, J.E. Williams) 1958. 696pp.

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MODERN EARTH SCIENCE. H/C (W.L. Ramsey, et al). 1969. 550pp.

8.50

MOONIE & OIL SEARCH.  H/C + Damaged D/W  (Lindsay Campbell)  1st Edition, 1964. 151pp. The story of the discovery of oil in Australia and technical background to oil search. This book is not confined to the historic discovery of Australia's first commercial oilfield at Moonie, Queensland. It deals in general terms with the world's most vital natural sources of energy. Inscription by author.

19.50

MOUNT ETNA CAVES. S/C (Edited by: J.K. Sprent) 1970. 116pp. This is publication produced by the University of Queensland Speleological Society being a collection of papers covering several aspects of the Mt. Etna and Limestone Ridge caves area in Central Queensland. Qld

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MOUNT ISA MINES. S/C No date. A guide to the operations of this famous Queensland Silver-Lead-Copper mine. 'Reading copy'  Ex lib. Special.  Qld 

5.00

MOUNT MORGAN LIMITED: Visitor's Guide to Operations. S/C 37th Edition. This mine situated in Mount Morgan, Queensland, is now closed.  Qld  

2.00

MOUNTAINS OF ORE. H/C + D/W (H.G. Raggatt) 1st Edition, 1968. 406pp. Mining and minerals in Australia. Ex lib. Special. Aust

15.00

MOUNTAINS OF ORE. H/C + D/W (H.G. Raggatt) 1st Edition, 1968. 406pp. Mining and minerals in Australia. Aust

33.00

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NATURE OF EARTH MATERIALS. H/C (A.C. Tennissen) 2nd Edition, (circa 1982) This is an excellent book that goes into depth on a wide range of minerals and their composition. It is widely illustrated with black and white photographs and sketches.

25.00

NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTORS. H/C (J. Sharpe)                   A cheap 'reference / field / reading' copy.  Special.

1.50

NEW FRONTIERS. H/C + D/W (A. Farrelly) 1st Edition, 1970. 154pp. This book covers the frontier days of the present day mining settlements and activities. Ex lib. Aust

10.50

NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS. S/C Volume 16, No. 3. September 1973. This copy is the IX INQUA Congress issue.

10.00

NON-METALLIC & TIN DEPOSITS OF THE BROKEN HILL DISTRICT. S/C (S.R. Lishmund) Dept. of Mineral Resources. 1982. 176pp. NSW 

15.00

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OF MINES AND MEN: Australia's 20th Century Mining Miracles 1945 - 1985. S/C (M. Griffiths) 1998. 192pp.  Ex lib. Special.

8.50

OLD MINING TOWNS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. H/C (Paintings by: J. Derbyshire Text by: C.E. Sayers) 1st Edition, 1974. Ex lib. Special. SA

6.00

OPENCAST MINING / QUARRYING and ALLUVIAL MINING. H/C The Proceedings of a symposium held in London on 16th to 19th November, 1964. 772pp. This book was produced by The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, London. 1965.

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OPTICAL MINERALOGY. H/C (A.F. Rogers & P.F. Kerr) 2nd Edition, 1942. 390pp. This book was published formerly under the title of 'Thin-Section Mineralogy'.

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ORE DEPOSITS. H/C (C.F. Park, Jnr. & R.A. MacDiarmid) 1st Edition, 1964. 475pp. An excellent book that goes into depth on the various types and formation of ore deposits.

35.00

ORE DRESSING METHODS IN AUSTRALIA & ADJACENT TERRITORIES.  H/C (Fifth Empire Mining & Metallurgical Congress Australia & New Zealand). Publications - Volume 3.  (Edited by: H.H. Dunkin) 1953.  317pp. This book contains valuable information on gold ores.

125.00

ORE TEXTURES: Recognition & Interpretation.   

Volume 1 - Infill Textures  (1992, 24pp.) ... and ... Volume 2 - Alteration Textures  (58pp.) 

S/C (R.G. Taylor), James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville)

20.00

OUR INDUSTRY PETROLEUM. H/C + D/W (The Britsh Petroleum Company Ltd) 1970. 528pp. The 4th Edition of this book. A handbook dealing with the organisation and functions of an integrated international oil company, with particular reference to The British Petroleum Company Limited.

10.50

OUR MINERAL WEALTH. S/C (Australian Visual Education) 1960. 31pp. This is Pictorial Social Studies book produced in Australia for students. Includes many drawn pictures. Aust

2.50

OUT OF THE FIERY FURNACE. H/C + slightly damaged D/W (R. Raymond) 1st Edition, 1984. 274pp. Illustrations and maps. The Impact of Metals on the History of Mankind. Archaeological and historical study of man the metalsmith - from sublime works of art to weapons, history of metals and metallurgy.

25.00

OUTLINES OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY. H/C + D/W (E. Sherbon Hills) 2nd Edition, 1943. 172pp. With 4 Plates and 105 Text Illustrations.

19.50

OUTLINES OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY. H/C (E. Sherbon Hills) 3rd Edition, 1953. 182pp. With 4 Plates and 107 Text illustrations.

20.00

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22.50

PEGGING THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. S/C (T.G. Jones) 1st Edition, 1987. 243pp. The history of mining in the Northern Territory of Australia 1873 - 1946. This  copy has been signed by the author. Aust

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PETROGENESIS OF METAMORPHIC ROCKS. S/C (H.G.F. Winkler) Revised, 2nd Edition, 1967. 237pp.

19.95

PETROGRAPHY: An Introduction to the Study of Rocks in Thin Sections. H/C (H. Williams / Turner / Gilbert) 406pp. The subject: as the title states.

35.00

PETROLEUM PRODUCTION HANDBOOK. H/C (T.C. Frick & R.W. Taylor) 2nd Printing, 1962. This 2" thick book is Volume 1 only (of 2 Volumes) titled: Mathematics and Production Equipment published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME, Dallas, Texas, USA.

25.00

PETROLOGY FOR STUDENTS. H/C (A. Harker) 8th Edition, Revised. 1954. 283pp. An introduction to the study of rocks under the microscope.

9.50

PETROLOGY FOR STUDENTS. S/C (S.R. Nockolds / Knox / Chinner) 1st Edition, 1978. An excellent handbook dealing on the three main rock types.

16.50

PHOTOGEOLOGY AND REGIONAL MAPPING. S/C (J.A.E. Allum) 1966. 107pp. This is a most interesting book deals on the subject of Aerial Photography. It covers the Interpretation of maps, Stereoscopy, Field mapping and more.

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PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. S/C (R.F. Flint & B.J. Skinner) 2nd Edition, 1977. 594pp plus Appendices, Glossary & Index.

14.00

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (S. Judson, K.S. Deffeyes & R.B. Hargraves) 1976. 560pp.

19.50

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (L.D. Leet & S. Judson) 3rd Edition, 1965. 406pp.

13.75

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (L.D. Leet & S. Judson) 4th Edition, 1965. 686pp.

19.50

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. S/C (C.C. Plummer & D. McGeary) 2nd Edition, 1982. 500pp.

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PHYSICAL GEOLOGY: Principles, Processes, and Problems. H/C (C.J. Cazeau, R.D. Hatcher & F.T. Siemankowski) 1976. 518pp.

25.00

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL GEOLOGY. H/C (R.H. Rastall) 1st Edition, 1927. 248pp. This book attempts to give in a connected form some account of the application of modern theories of physical chemistry to geological problems.

45.00