Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Thomas Nelson (Australia), 1971. Hardcover First Edition (1971); Fifth Printing (1976). Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows the faintest blanching along the top edge of the front panel; a tiny, superficial bump to the lower edge of the front panel; a small, faint smudge to the rear free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only very minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows the mildest rubbing only; unclipped. Bright and clean; attractive and intact. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.35 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches). 51 pages. Sixteen pages of full-color plates not included in the pagination. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. First Edition (1971); Fifth Printing (1976). Hardback with DJ.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 52569
Title: The Australian Precious Opal.
Author: Archie Kalokerinos
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (1971); Fifth Printing (1976).
ISBN 10: 0170019608
ISBN 13: 9780170019606
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (Australia),
Place of Publication: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date Published: 1971.
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