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Mineralogical Record. Collectible - Very Good. SIGNED/INSCRIBED! Tucson: Mineralogical Record, 1993. Sm 4to. 283pp. Illus. Inscribed by author on title page. Very Good book. Good dust jacket. Minor stains on dust jackete. Owner's name embossed on front free endpage. (geology, mounting of microscope specimens, minerals, collection, preservation) Inquire if you need further information.

Mineralogical Record, 1993-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Hardcover, First Edition 1993 Mineralogy Record 283 pages..Very Good+ in a VG+ DJ..creme cloth boards with gilt titles - corners sharp..minor shelf/edge wear and a touch of rubbing to DJ - now in mylar..previous owner name on inside front cover — Quintin Wight is the undisputed dean of "micro mounting". This volume is comprehensive, clear, concise, and a beautiful production in its own right. It's indispensable for beginners and experienced micromounters alike. The advantages of collecting tiny mineral and crystal specimens, to be viewed beneath a stereo-microscope, rather than macro specimens, becomes increasingly apparent as one progresses through this wonderful book..Chapters include, Beginnings, Collecting, Prep, ID, Mounting, Conservation, Optics, Photography, Symposia, Micromounters Hall of Fame, Bibliography (eight pages-double column and an enormous resource all by itself) plus 5… Read More