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LOT 1935
Natural History - Historic Malachite and Azurite Mineral Formation Collection
1 1/2 - 3 in. (316 grams total, 33-77 mm).
Comprising three malachite specimens and one dark blue azurite. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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 1935
Natural History - Historic Malachite and Azurite Mineral Formation Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Natural History - Historic Galena Crystal
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Formed as a large cube with silvery surfaces. 441 grams, 43 mm
From Nenthead, Cumberland, UK. Collected in person in 1965. 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. -
Natural History - Fossil March Flies on Matrix
Eocene Period, circa 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each rectangular matrix containing a pair of Pleciapealei specimens. 209 grams total, 61-67 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Elrathia Kingii Trilobite Group
Cambrian Period, circa 541-485 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a pair of matrices, each with a single Elrathia kingii specimen, one also with a partial negative impression of another fossil trilobite. 75 grams total, 76-77 mm
From Utah, U.S.A. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.