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LOT 2810
Natural History - Historic Boxed Diallage Pyroxenite and Phonolite Trachyte Mineral Samples From Ardnamurchan and Traprain Law, Haddington [2]
4 - 4 1/4 in. (1.27 kg total, 10-10.7 cm).
Both examples in cardboard trays and accompanied by old collection labels identifying them to be collection nos.75 and 35. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Scotland.
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
Accompanied two old Gregory, Bottley & Co., Geologists tickets.
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LOT 2810
Natural History - Historic Boxed Diallage Pyroxenite and Phonolite Trachyte Mineral Samples From Ardnamurchan and Traprain Law, Haddington [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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