The Story of the Noble Opal by Sydney B. J. Skertchley - Flavelle's Gem Series No. 1
A rare book written by British-born Australian geologist Sydney B. J. Skertchly as the inaugural volume of Flavelle's Gem Series. The book details original research about the Australian opal fields and gemology during the early 20th century.
- Published by Flavelle, Roberts, and Sankey Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 1908
- 114 pages
- 6 1/2" x 4 1/8"
- Hardcover, no dust jacket
- End papers and boards discolored at front and back; stamp from Flavelle's on first page.
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