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LOT 1841
Natural History - Historic Italian Phillipsite Crystal Formation
1 7/8 in. (44 grams, 47 mm).
Comprising a number of botryoidal white crystals. [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 1841
Natural History - Historic Italian Phillipsite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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