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LOT 1904
Natural History - Historic Galena with Quartz Mineral Specimen
2 1/2 in. (168 grams, 65 mm).
The white quartz with metallic black galena. [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 1904
Natural History - Historic Galena with Quartz Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
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