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LOT 2087
Natural History - Historic Pink Realgar Mineral Specimen
2 1/2 in. (137 grams, 67 mm).
The fine granular crystals on a matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected in person in 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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Natural History - Whitby Dac Fossil Ammonite Cluster
Lower Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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From Witby, UK. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Turtle Coprolite Group
Eocene Period, circa 50 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a pair of coprolites. 300 grams total, 75-83 mm
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Natural History - Boxed Opal in Matrix Specimen Collection [13]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Each matrix with variously sized fire opal inclusions, supplied in labelled specimen trays. 346 grams total, 37-50 mm
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