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Find out more about this beautiful book, the authors and view just some of the hundreds of photographs found within. Don't miss out - order your copy now - only a limited number available.

NEW BOOK ON SOUTHERN AFRICAN MINERALS!

Southern Africa is world-famous for its geological deposits and its mineral specimens. Names such as Tsumeb (Namibia), N’Chwaning (South Africa), Alto Ligonha (Mozambique) are just a few of the many famous localities that have produced fabulous mineral specimens that adorn collections around the world. One of the finest collections of southern African minerals belongs to Desmond Sacco. For over 35 years, he has been collecting outstanding minerals from the sub-continent. Now, you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to see this acclaimed collection.

 A brand new book

The Desmond Sacco Collection – Focus on Southern Africa

 presents some of the finest specimens in the collection. Written and photographed by Bruce Cairncross, the book is of the highest quality. The book recently won a silver medal (excellence award) in the Millennium SAPPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industry) Printer of the Year Competition. This award is based on the quality of the printing plus the technical difficulty of the work and reflects the outstanding workmanship of the publication.

 To order your copy, or obtain further information, contact dessacco@assore.com

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