Description
April 1980 edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of the Lapidary Journal’s 34th Year Rockhound Buyers Guide is a time capsule from the golden age of amateur lapidary and rock collecting in America. Published in 1980, at the height of the rockhounding craze that swept the nation in the latter half of the 20th century, this guide was an indispensable resource for hobbyists and enthusiasts seeking the latest tools, supplies, and resources for their craft. Its dog-eared pages and worn cover speak to the countless hours it spent in the hands of eager collectors, perhaps planning their next expedition or researching a newly discovered specimen. Despite its weathered appearance, this guide remains a fascinating artifact of a bygone era, when the allure of the open road and the promise of hidden geological treasures captivated a generation of Americans.
