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USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!
USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!

USGS PEGMATITE INVESTIGATIONS South Dakota, MASSIVE REPORT! 1953 45 Maps! RARE!

$ 34.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: This report typically suffers from its poor design. The forty five maps in the pocket are simply too heavy for the paper covers. As a result, this has some text bending and some tearing and wrinkling of the back cover around the edges. There is some corner bumping and edge wear to the text. Minor pencil marks on title page were apparently erased. Binding is tight. Pages are unmarked. Overall a good example of this report considering its challenges. It is better than many I've seen, showing more indications of shelf wear than use.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    RARE ITEM!!
    It's a treasure trove for mineral collectors!!
    Here is a scarce one. This is USGS Professional Paper 247,
    Pegmatite Investigations 1942-1945, Black Hills, South Dakota
    . I  have only ever had a couple to sell in 20 years of this business.
    This consists of the 228 page book and
    every single one of the 45 original maps
    that came with it! It details over 150 mines, whose locations are shown on the index map (photo #2). Almost all the rest of the maps are of individual mines, several of which are shown above (photos 5-8).
    There is also a large fold out table in the text providing details about the pegmatites.
    The study focuses on several commodities that were of significant importance during WW2, among which are mica, beryl, lithium, tantalum, tin, and feldspar. This area is rich in mineral collecting sites and this report would make an incredible guide to them. Between this report and resources like Google Earth and Mindat you will be well-prepared to score some amazing minerals in this area.
    Here's a testimony about this from someone that bought one a few years ago:
    "Remember that big book with maps of South Dakota? I put them to use and was it an eye opener! We found things we didn't know existed! So glad I bought that!
    Thanks!" -
    D
    The photos show:
    1. Front cover.
    2. Index map to locations.
    3-4. Two of the typical maps inside the book.
    5. The stack of maps from the back pocket.
    6-9. Some of the detailed maps of individual mines.
    10. The back cover.
    This is one of the scarcer USGS publications, and while it has some condition issues, it is nonetheless very readable, and absolutely complete. You will have hours of enjoyment looking through all thi
    s, and will be able to prepare for some great collecting, with information hardly anyone else has.
    It is nearly three
    pounds of good reading and fun! However, I strongly recommend removing the maps from the pocket while reading the text to reduce strain on the back cover.
    Discounted shipping is by Media Mail for .00. Expert packing assured.
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    Rockwiler Books and Minerals.
    I will continue to add items to my store, so check back frequently.
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