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Opal at Lightning Ridge and Grawin (1962 reference work)
- Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia
- Large Cabinet, 33.5 x 21.0 x 0.5 cm
- Start Time: 05/19/2022 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/26/2022 6:35:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $35
Item Description
A 1962 report by the Department of Mines, New South Wales: The Occurrence of Opal at Lightning Ridge and Grawin, with Geological Notes on County Finch. Includes: Geology; Economic Geology (Opal) with History, Occurrence, Mining Areas, Mining Methods and Estimated Annual Production (grossly understated) and Underground Watering for stock-watering. Appendix A is a Petrological Report on Rock Specimens from Lightning Ridge. Appendix B is Extracts from Annual Reports of the Department of Mines. Appendix C gives details on artesian well bores for stock watering in County Finch. Figure 1 map is a Locality Plan of Lightning Ridge Diggings. 21 pages. Large 98.5 x 71.0 cm Plate of County Finch Geology, Lightning Ridge and Grawin areas and well bore locations. A fascinating and informative older report on this world-famous opal producing area. Good conditon.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $35 | 05/26/2022 6:29:52 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 05/25/2022 10:29:27 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 05/21/2022 8:28:15 am (CDT) |
| $20 | 05/21/2022 8:28:08 am (CDT) |
| $15 | 05/21/2022 8:28:08 am (CDT) |
| $10 | 05/21/2022 6:29:12 am (CDT) |