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Mining & Geology

127505
DALY, DOMINIC D.

Digging, Squatting, And Pioneering Life In The Northern Territory Of South Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 368; colour fold-out map, appendices, index, re-backed in half-leather binding with a original spine laid down, title in gilt on spine, marbled boards, boards rubbed, new endpapers, browning to old endpapers, a good copy.
London; Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington; 1887. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127499
DARRAGH, THOMAS A; KOEHLER, MANFRED; Editors.

Ludwig Becker. A Letter From Australia. Translated From The German By Thomas A. Darragh. With And Introduction And Notes By Thomas A. Darragh and Manfred Koehler.
First Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xl, 76, (iv); tipped-in frontispiece, 3 tipped-in illustrations, index, bound in original quarter blue cloth with decorated boards, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Bacchus Marsh; Garravembi Press; 1993.
Limited numbered edition of 350 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127476
HOCKING, GEOFF.

To The Diggings! A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia. 1851-2001.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 256; illustrated endpapers, profusely illustrated throughout, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, dustjacket a little creased otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Lothian Books; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127389
HOY, EDITH ELLEN.

Harrietville... down the golden years. 115 Years of Continuous Gold Seeking.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 40; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, 2 maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper; minor scuffing to wrapper, good copy.
(Pryor Printing Service, Wangaratta). (1975). Click here to Order
AUD$26

127246
IDRIESS, ION L.

The Silver City.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 214; original map endpapers, portrait frontispiece, 14 pages of b/w illustrations, 5 maps; original red cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, stamped decoration in silver to spine and upper board, a tight bright copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson; 1956. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127137
KOZMINSKY, ISIDORE.

The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 434; coloured frontispiece "The Great Opal The Flame Queen", 5 full page coloured plates within text, numerous b/w. photographic plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, top edge gilt, spine faded, back hinge starting to crack, signed and dated by the author at the end of the preface, a bright tight clean copy. SCARCE.
New York; G. P. Putnam's Sons; 1922.
Isidore Israel Kominisky (1870-1940) was a well-known Melbourne esotericist and jeweller and is reputed to have been a leading member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The book blends scientific knowledge with mystical traditions surrounding gemstones. Kozminsky explores not only the physical properties of various gems but also their symbolic meanings, astrological connections, and supposed spiritual and healing powers. This combination of science and mysticism makes the book valuable to a diverse audience, including jewellers, collectors, and those interested in crystal healing and esoteric traditions. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127276
McDOUGALL, CORA; Editor.

Gold! Gold! Diary of Claus Gronn A Dane of the Diggings.
First English Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xiv), 178 (last page blank); illustrated, notes and references, measurements, epilogue, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little marked, good copy.
Melbourne; Hill of Content Publishing Company Pty. Ltd.; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127179
MILLER, JAN; BUCKLAND, ISABELL.

The Yarra Miner.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 56; b/w illustrations; stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, good copy.
Warburton; Signs Publishing Company; 1988. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127481
SIDNEY, SAMUEL.

The Three Colonies Of Australia: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia; Their Pastures, Copper Mines, & Gold Fields.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 426; illustrated frontispiece, 53 b/w. illustrations (engravings), chronology, appendix, rebound in modern quarter brown leather with brown cloth boards, contrasting labels on spine, title lettered in gilt on labels, some occasional light spotting, good copy.
London; Ingram, Cooke, & Co; 1852.
Scarce. Ferguson 15679. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127527
TULLOCH; BROWN.

Tulloch & Brown's Map of the Colony of Victoria: Comprising part of New South Wales, the Boundaries, Counties, also Seaport and Inland Townships, The Gold Fields with the latest Discoveries, Roads, Tracks, &c. &c. 1857. Compiled from Drawings in the Survey office and Correctly revised till 1857.
Engraved hand coloured map 55 cm x 86 cm, laid down on linen and folded into original cloth case with paper title label on upper board, some mild foxing, cloth case worn, good copy.
Melbourne; Surveyor General of Victoria; 30 June 1857.
A separately issued map of the Victorian gold fields, first issued in February 1856, this being the revised and corrected second edition issued 30 June 1857. Click here to Order
AUD$1950