Lapidary Journal - October, 1967. Giant Priday Queen Plume Agate Nodule; Herkimer Diamonds; Tourmaline; Rare Brazilian Crystal Groups; World's Largest Taaffeite; Aqua Frio Climb; Cardinal and Waffle Cuts; October Birthstone; Rincon, NM Minerals

San Diego, CA: Lapidary Journal, Inc., 1967. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very Good, approaching Near Fine. See scans and description. San Diego, CA: Lapidary Journal, Inc., 1967. The October, 1967 issue (Volume 21, Number 7) of Lapidary Journal. Quarto, photo-illustrated staple-bound wraps, 120 pp. Very Good, but a short reach to Near Fine. Small bend at upper left, front cover, a bit of cover rubbing; no salient flaws whatever. Cover photo: Giant Priday Queen Plume Agate Nodule. At this point in its evolution, the Lapidary Journal still had just a very few color photos, with its illustration was mostly still black and white. A particularly engrossing issue; see scan of contents page for what's inside. Included among much else are pieces on that Giant Priday Queen Plume Agate Nodule; Herkimer Diamonds; Tourmaline; Rare Brazilian Crystal Groups; World's Largest Taaffeite; an Aqua Frio Climb; Cardinal and Waffle Cuts; October Birthstone; Rincon, NM Minerals; etc., etc. The subject matter is all over the place - quite literally, in the geographic sense. As one might expect, in this peripatetic hobby. Handsome and collectible. See scans. LPR13