A Journey with Colour - A History of South Australian Opal 1840-2005. Len Cram is a recognised authority on Australian opal. He has written many books on this subject incorporating all know opal bearing areas in Australia. His books recount the stories and characters that made opal mining an adventure.

Lens camera skills became the standard that every photographer aspired to when photographing opal. Photographing opal can be difficult but Len has captured the true colour of opal that makes it one of the most sort after gemstones in the world.

Secure a Len Cram signed collector’s edition of “A Journey with Colour - A History of South Australian Opal 1840-2005” today. Inside the cover, in Len's own handwriting are the words "happy reading Len Cram 2006". This is a new book and has not been opened since coming from the printer.

This is a substantial hard covered book. It weighs 1.9 kg or 4.2 lbs, has over a quarter of a million words and over 1,400 pictures. This is a must have for anyone who has an appreciation of opal.

Fields covered. Coober Pedy, Andamooka, Mintabie, Lambina, Stuart Creek, some minor opal diggings and Western Australia.

This is a collector’s item and will not be reprinted.

Price A$495 plus postage.