Just published mid-May 2019!
I am the author of this book. It is a brand-new mint condition SIGNED copy and shipped via USPS Media Mail.
Jaspers & Agates from the California Coast Ranges
by Hans Gamma.
Years in the making, this book is the first to showcase the remarkable jaspers and agates found in the spectacular Coast Ranges of California. I've
collaborated with pioneer collectors, miners and regional specialists to present the most comprehensive overview of this material ever published.
Two of California’s most popular jaspers – Morgan Hill and Hornitos – have been thoroughly researched, and many unique variations are beautifully pictured.
New finds in the Santa Monica Mountains and elsewhere in Southern California by a young man with the Midas touch are pictured and
explained. Additionally, tribute is paid to the legacy of David Warren, whose vast private ranch holds some of the most dazzling and diverse jasper deposits ever found.
Collecting in many areas of the California coast is now impossible
because of government or private property restrictions. All such
obstacles are magically lifted within these pages - here is your
opportunity to see over 320 jaspers and agates from 41 different  C
alifornia sites!
140 pages and lavishly illustrated with over 320 pictures.
The book measures 10 1/4" x 8 1/2".
Also on eBay I've listed for sale my previous book
Picture Jaspers from the Northwest
.
No international shipping. USPS shipping only.
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LARGE, SCARCE REPORT!! ALL MAPS PRESENT!! RARE IN HARD COVER!!  ONLY ONE AVAILABLE!!
This is USGS Professional Paper 476,
Geology of the Prescott and Paulden Quadrangles, Arizona
. Published in 1965, there aren't many of these around anymore. This publication consists of the
126-page hard cover
book and all of the pocket maps and diagrams. Three are large full color geology maps. Two others are B&W. These were only issued in soft covers, but this was hard bound by a mining company and apparently not used very much. The gilt lettering on the spine and cover is still bright.
This volume discusses the complex geology of this wild area. The goal of the study was to give regional context to two important copper deposits in the region: The United Verde and United Verde Extension mines, and also the large Iron King lead-zinc mine at Humboldt. The result was this great study of this beautiful and popular area.
The geology is all described at length in the book, along with tons of information on the formations and geologic history of the area. The text also contains many photos, maps and diagrams that are very helpful and bring the geology to life. There is a section on the economic geology and ore deposits of the area as well including the mines mentioned above, plus the Mineral Point district and the Lynx Creek gold placer
The two large maps are at 1:48,000 and are more than 4 feet tall. Prescott is in the SW corner of one of the large maps, Paulden is in the west half of the the other. They have nice cross sections on the bottom that help reveal the details of the geology.
This is a rare publication on an interesting area - almost an inch thick! All in all it’s a very cool publication that would be a help to any mineral collector, geologist, arm-chair geologist, or someone that loves this area or is interested in the history.
Here is a great opportunity to own an old interesting publication in a rare, well-preserved hard-bound copy. Please be sure to read the condition notes.
Shipping weight is three pounds. This thing is large!
Expert packing assured. The recent increase in postage rates was pretty big. As a result, Media Mail is now my default shipping method to keep shipping affordable.
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Specifics

  • Format: Paperback
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Topic: Books
  • Subject: Books on Collecting
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: New