The Largest Selection of Earth Science
Publications & Objects
In North America
Publications • Jewelry • Minerals • Fossils
Meteorites • Decorative Items • Educational Materials
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Main Showroom
Extensive Jewelry Selection
Cabinets Full of Minerals
Minerals & Meteorites
Decorative Items & Fossils
Tumbled Stones & Cabochons
Huge Selection of
Out-of-Print Journals
& Government Reports
All Your Educational Needs
Specimens For Students
Handcrafted Native American Jewelry
Wide Selection of Minerals & Fossils
Great Stuff For Kids
Decorative Items
Videos & DVDs
Drawers Full of Minerals
Tumbled Stones
A Wall of Minerals!
Display Quality Ammonite
Decorator Room
Jewelry Cases
Fossil Fish & Ammonites
Meteorites & Books
Fine Mineral Specimens
Inside Our Store
Fine Minerals
Display Quality Minerals
Many Drawers Full of Minerals
Turquoise
Framed Artwork
Decorator Items!
Nightlights and Lamps
Many Display Quality Fossils
Decorator Items & Minerals
Thousands of Books in Stock
Artwork & Decorative Items
Jewelry Boxes
We have more than 100,000 earth science publications (new, used and rare) in stock, including a very large inventory of government publications. We also carry a large assortment of mineral and fossil specimens, meteorites, educational kits, mining ephemera, decorator items and unique colored stone jewelry.
With over 25 years of experience in the sales of mineral specimens and books/publications encompassing the areas of geology, earth sciences, mineralogy, paleontology, natural history, mining, metallurgy, jewelry and gemology, and Western & mining history, we are uniquely qualified to help you find that special item, build your library, or meet any of your natural sciences needs.
Please review our offerings and let us help you find what you are looking for with our full range of unique products. Feel free to call us at the number below, either to request an item or simply to initiate a conversation regarding your needs.
Publications
NMBC carries a large selection of in-print earth sciences title. We have what is undoubtedly the most extensive collection of out-of-print earth science titles in the USA. We carry USGS Bulletins, Circulars, Water Supply Papers, Maps and Professional Papers; US Bureau of Mines reports; publications for various state and international geologic agencies; rare books; and periodicals (Mineralogical Record, Gems & Gemology, Lapidary Journal, and Rocks & Minerals, to name a few). Our on-site out-of-print room houses thousands of titles, and is supplemented by a 15,000 cubic foot off-site warehouse containing many more thousands of titles. If there is a book or publication you need, it is likely we have it, or can get it for you. For more information: Publications
Minerals, Fossils & Jewelry
We have thousands of mineral specimens acquired over a quarter century of business. We also have a nice assortment of reasonably-priced fossils. Our jewelry is handcrafted, with many one-of-a-kind offerings. individually selected by our resident gemologist. Learn more: Minerals Fossils Jewelry
Decorative Items
We have a wide selection of earth science related decorative items and artwork. Each item is carefully hand selected from our world-wide suppliers. Additional information: Decorative Items
Our Clients Say...
I made a wonderful discovery last week-a new shop has opened in Orange (CA)! ... look for the amazing display of fossils, books and home decor made from fossils and minerals ..!!
Robyn Hawk
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