How & Where To Find Gemstones In Australia and New Zealand by Bill Myatt
SKU: B-002020

How & Where To Find Gemstones In Australia and New Zealand

Author: Bill Myatt
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: In good condition. The closed book page edge has marks. The front papers have light foxing. A few rare pages have minor page edge marks. Free of writing. Free of dog ears. No stuck pages. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Education & Reference Science & Nature Australiana

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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How & Where to Find Gemstones in Australia and New Zealand by Bill Myatt is the 1976 hardback every fossicker slips into a backpack before heading bush. Crisp maps, clear photos and field sketches show exactly where to look for sapphires, opals, jade and lesser-known treasures across both countries.

This illustrated guide walks readers through basic geology, gear, licences and safe techniques, making it ideal for newcomers yet handy for seasoned rockhounds after a quick reference. The compact chapters cover each state and the major New Zealand fields, so planning a weekend trip or a serious expedition is simple.

The book is in good, collector-friendly shape: binding tight, no writing, no dog ears, pages turn freely. Light spotting on the front endpapers and occasional marks to the page edges do not intrude on the text or images, and it comes from a smoke-free home. A practical, nostalgic volume for anyone who loves gemstones, the outdoors, and vintage Australiana.