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LOT 2736

Natural History - Historic Fossil Knightia Alta Fish in Matrix

EOCENE PERIOD, 58-36 MILLION YEARS B.P.

4 1/2 in. (333 grams, 11.6 cm).

A rectangular matrix with a single Knightia alta sp. fossil fish. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.

Accompanied by an original historic identification card.

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LOT 2736

Natural History - Historic Fossil Knightia Alta Fish in Matrix

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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