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LOT 2374
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite Mineral Specimen Group [6]
1 3/8 in. (335 grams total, 34-36 mm).
Each in a labelled specimen tray. [6, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2374
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite Mineral Specimen Group [6]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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