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Bristol Betty Vintage

Vintage 1960s ladybird book, The Story of our Rocks and Minerals , Series 536. Great gift idea

Vintage 1960s ladybird book, The Story of our Rocks and Minerals , Series 536. Great gift idea

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A interesting vintage guide to rocks and minerals and how we use and used them, complete with colour illustrations. 

First published in 1966 this  nostalgic book is perfect for book collectors, history and nature enthusiasts,  and those with memories of a 1970s childhood. It will make a fantastic gift. 

Product Details: 

- Vintage ladybird book 

- The story of our Rocks and Minerals 

- Series 536 

- A ladybird nature book 

- Interesting guide to how our rocks and minerals were formed and used in everyday life. 

- Beautiful and helpful illustrations

- First published 1966 

- Small hardback book with Matt cover 

- Book measures 18 x 12 cm 

- Printed in England

- By Alan White , B.Sc

- Illustrations by Robert Ayton 

- Published by Wills & Hepworth ltd, Loughborough 

In good used vintage condition.A name and address written inside the front cover and on the first page. The back of the cover is marked and there is some minimal wear and tear to the boards. The pages are in very good vintage condition. Please see the photos. 

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