Bruce Cairncross (33 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Paperback. Condition: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Paperback. Condition: New. Southern Africa is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - including diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa is not only the most up-to-date publication on the minerals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but also the first to feature the region's gemstones. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. The book includes: An introduction to the geology of the region. Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses. Multiple full-colour photographs of the species. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: An important record of the region's diverse mineral and gemstone heritage. Over 1 000 full-colour photographs. Concise, authoritative text.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Paperback,size 8vo,292 pages.Illustrated with coloured plates.Covers show some edge wear & marking + rubbing.Light browning to the fore edges otherwise contents clean & complete.Most items will incur extra charges for international shipping.These can be substantial for orders outside of Europe.Please consider this before buying.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: very_good. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). Item may have minor cosmetic defects marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in Product Details. Item may be missing bundled media.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Southern Africa is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - including diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa is not only the most up-to-date publication on the minerals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but also the first to feature the region's gemstones. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. The book includes: An introduction to the geology of the region. Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses. Multiple full-colour photographs of the species. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: An important record of the region's diverse mineral and gemstone heritage. Over 1 000 full-colour photographs. Concise, authoritative text.

Condition: New. 2023. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2023. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback edition, 2004, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - covers a touch rubbed. Binding tight and appears almost unread. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text , map, tables and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by the Author Bruce Cairncross. More than 500 colour photos for easy identification. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 292 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

paperback. Condition: As New. First Edition. signed by author. the copy is very neat, minor shelf wear on the slipcase. contents are intact and presentable. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). In fine condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Southern Africa is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - including diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa is not only the most up-to-date publication on the minerals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but also the first to feature the region's gemstones. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. The book includes: An introduction to the geology of the region. Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses. Multiple full-colour photographs of the species. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: An important record of the region's diverse mineral and gemstone heritage. Over 1 000 full-colour photographs. Concise, authoritative text.

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorBruce Cairncross is Professor of Geology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a special interest in documenting and preserving southern Africa s mineralogical heritage, and is the author or co-author.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

perfect. Condition: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). like new softcover no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). 128 pages. 11.60x8.20x0.40 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. Southern Africa is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - including diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa is not only the most up-to-date publication on the minerals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but also the first to feature the region's gemstones. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. The book includes: An introduction to the geology of the region. Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses. Multiple full-colour photographs of the species. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: An important record of the region's diverse mineral and gemstone heritage. Over 1 000 full-colour photographs. Concise, authoritative text.

First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light shelf wear. Many color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 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.

Perfect Paperback. Condition: New. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. PP 408 with numerous color photos. A stunning assembly of some of the finest known examples of minerals from Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, the Congo and Zimbabwe. A beautifully produced publication, extremely rare.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Understanding Minerals & Crystals. A clean and tightly bound book. Covers lightly shelf worn.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 12 1/4'' x 10''. 408pp. with index. Beautiful color illustrations.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. Tall. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. There is a minor mark on the front board. Otherwise the boards are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*20/02/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.