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LOT 2474
Natural History - Boxed Realgar Orpiment Mineral Specimen Group [12]
5/8 - 1 1/2 in. (189 grams total, 16-40 mm).
Each set on foam base and in a labelled box. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Getchel, Nevada, U.S.A.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2474
Natural History - Boxed Realgar Orpiment Mineral Specimen Group [12]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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