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LOT 1994
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
3 3/8 in. (317 grams, 86 mm).
In almost black colour. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
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LOT 1994
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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