Minerals of South Africa Tapa dura - 1995

South Africa: Johannesburg, SA: Geological Society of South Africa, 1999, 1st Edition, 2nd Printing , 1999. -----------( 2nd printing of the 1st edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example,in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, 290 pages, colour photos throughout, ---"South Africa, land of legendary mineral wealth, hosts some of the world's greatest ore deposits and mineral fields. After well over a century of mining, mineral exports still account for nearly 60% of the country's foreign exchange earnings. The geological community has played an important role in the development of these resources and the Geological Society's Centennial Congress slogan, "South Africa - Land of Geological Superlatives" aptly describes this bountiful heritage. -----Mineral wealth may conjure up visions of gold and platinum bars, piles of coal ready for export, iron ore, manganese and huge iron and steel works. Less obvious, however, are the exceptional variety of beautiful, pristine mineral… Leer más

Geological Society of South Africa, Johannesburg, 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x4x1. 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.

Johannesburg: The Geological Society of South Africa, 1995. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. 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

Geological Society of South Africa, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good/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.