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LOT 2714
Natural History - Historic 'Italy' Sulphur on Aragonite Mineral Specimen
6 1/8 in. (778 grams, 15.5 cm).
Large specimen with lemon-yellow crystals, collection number 516; repaired. [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 index file card.
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LOT 2714
Natural History - Historic 'Italy' Sulphur on Aragonite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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