The Opal Book

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Sydney, Australia: Ure Smith, 1978. Reprint. Octavo in maroon boards; multicolored dust jacket; illustrated endpapers; illustrations; index; 23.5cm Fine in about near fine with lig ht edgewear and sunning. Hardcover. ISBN: 0725400927Beautiful photographs and prose that sings with the passion of this gemologist who moved to Australia to hunt for opals. History, legends, and tips for finding opals in the wild. Show more