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LOT 2395
Natural History - Historic Boxed Troctolite and Eucrite Mineral Samples From Aberdeenshire and Ardnamurchan [2]
4 1/4 in. (1.1 kg total, 10.8-11 cm).
Comprising two large examples with old labels identifying them to be collection nos.52 and 53. [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 2395
Natural History - Historic Boxed Troctolite and Eucrite Mineral Samples From Aberdeenshire and Ardnamurchan [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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