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Sydney, A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1969. first edition - h/c in d.j. Ninety-five per cent of the world's opals come from a handful of remote Australian settlements. Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge and Andamooka. Opal country is tough, remote and sun-parched. The opal Men (and Women) are therefore likely to be 'characters' and this book proves this point in no uncertain manner. Packed with stories grim and gay, it brings the old days back to life. 223 x 145mm., pp. x, b/w plates, index, contents v.g., d.j. closed tear on back at foot - bright & clean - no chips, VG/VG.