1966 One Hundred Arizona Minerals Moore AZ Bureau Mines Bulletin 165 Book Guide
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1966 One Hundred Arizona Minerals Moore AZ Bureau Mines Bulletin 165 Book Guide. • 🗺️ Focus: 100 minerals found in Arizona mines & districts. 1966 mining geology pamphlet. • 🧑 💼 Author: Richard T. Moore. • 🔍 Features: Index of minerals & localities, introductory section on mineral study. Original 1966 reprint of the classic Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin 165 – “One Hundred Arizona Minerals” by Richard T. Moore. A scarce, regional geology booklet offering descriptions and localities for 100 minerals found across Arizona mining districts. Inside you’ll find clear, non-technical explanations, locality notes, and an index of minerals and where they occur, making this a great companion for rockhounds, mineral collectors, and Southwest mining historians alike. The front matter even shows the original 30¢ price (“free to residents of Arizona”) – a fun piece of period ephemera. This copy is complete, firmly stapled, and clean overall, with only light cover wear from storage and age. Interior pages are legible, with typical vintage toning but no major writing, tears, or loose pages seen. A nice, collectible example ready to shelve or use in the field. Item specifics • 📘 Format: Softcover stapled booklet • 📅 Publication year: 1966 reprint of 1955 edition • 🧑 💼 Author: Richard T. Moore • 🏛️ Publisher: Arizona Bureau of Mines / The University of Arizona Press, Tucson • 📚 Series: Mineral Technology Series No. 49; Bulletin 165 • 📄 Pages: Approx. 31 pages • 🌎 Region: Arizona, United States • 🧪 Subject: Geology, minerals, mining, mineral collecting • 🔍 Features: Index of minerals & localities, introductory section on mineral study • 🗺️ Focus: 100 minerals found in Arizona mines & districts • 🗣️ Language: English • 🧾 Special attributes: Vintage government / university bulletin, regional reference • 📏 Approx. size: 6" x 9" (octavo) Condition Pre-owned vintage booklet in Good to Very Good condition for age: front and back covers show some light rubbing, small marks, and minor edge wear; interior pages show normal age toning but remain clean and intact. No loose pages noted. Please review all photos to confirm condition. Additional details Ships bagged and boarded or between sturdy cardboard for protection. Seller’s note: Photos show the exact booklet you will receive. Please examine images and description carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Keywords Arizona minerals booklet Arizona Bureau of Mines bulletin 165 Richard T. Moore mineralogy University of Arizona Press geology 1966 mining geology pamphlet vintage mineral collecting guide Southwest mining history book One Hundred Arizona Minerals reprint Arizona rockhound reference mid-century geology government publication
