BLACK OPAL - by KS PRICHARD 'Black Opal is a story set in the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia...Sparks of fiery radiance, in humour, courage, passion and comradeship, are struck from a sombre background in which the love of Sophie and Potch survives with tender realism, and the gallant struggle of Michael for an ideal, lights the way to triumph over life's tragedies... Katharine Susannah Prichard wrote The Black Opal, her third novel, after spending some months at Lightning Ridge. Whether she is writing of the place, its people or the fight for an ideal, she writes with great love for her subject...as a novel, It is a moving story, infused with the magic of that most mysterious and striking of all gems - a symbol of Australia - the opal. It involves thoroughly memorable characters whose humour, courage and passion shine in an awesome landscape...' Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the item. 208 pages Published by Caslon House Publishers, Sydney, Australia. 1946 edition Hardback With dustjacket, with light scuffs, bumps etc plus shelfwear to all edges. 130mm x 190mm format, approx. A good reading and reference copy Binding intact, with light wear, see pictures. No creases to pages. Small bumps / scuffs and light soiling to cover, as per 72 year vintage. Pages obviously yellowed with age, but in good condition, just the usual signs of light reading / shelf and long-term storage wear. No pen or ink marks or notations. Pictures uploaded, various views. No library / 'stock' photos used, I've actually got the item, and what you see is what you get... Rare, location-specific item, and one for the collectors and enthusiasts... Buy-it-Now, $22.99, shipping included to USA. Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free shipping Rest of World, not free, see details in listing.