The Observer's Book of Rocks and Minerals of Australia by Oliver Chalmers - 1979

Methuen of Australia, Sydney, 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition. A6 Size: 24mo 5" - 6" tall. ISBN: 045400074X. ISBN/EAN: 9780454000740.. 9780454000740

Sydney: Methuen, 1979. 246pp, index, num bw & col ills. Or laminated boards. Very slightly faded on spine, slight toning to endpapers. Observer book #A6, one of the always elusive Australian Observer books. Comprehensive pocket guide for collectors, students and everyone interested in Australia's mineral deposits. Numerous maps, diagrams and photographs throughout.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 16mo.

Sydney: Sydney: Methuen, 1979., 1979. 145 x 90 mm, 246 pp, colour plates, b&w illustrations, maps, indexes. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author on the title page. Pictorial boards. As well as being a detailed field guide, this is also a record of the location and geological occurrence of the more common minerals. . Signed by Author(s). First edition.. Hardcover. Very Good.

Sydney: Methuen of Australia, 1979. 145 x 90 mm, xvi + 157 pp, colour plates, b&w illustrations, maps, index. Previous owner's name by the upper edge of the front free end-paper. Half-title page and page edges foxed. Pictorial boards. This authoritative field guide covers 62 different species in all States. The descriptions contain information on common and Latin names, distribution, colour, size, general habits, reproduction, food and venom potentialities. Each entry is illustrated with a full-colour photograph to enable ease of identification. General information includes the incidence and treatment of snakebite, conservation and the protection of reptiles. This is the first in the series Australian Observer's series. Note: Postage within Australia $8.00.. First edition.. Hardcover. Very Good.

Methuen of Australia / Frederick Warne. Minimal wear. Jointly published in Australia and Great Britain. Australia ISBN 045400074X . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1979.