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LOT 2841
Natural History - Historic 'Sicily, Italy' Sulphur Mineral Specimen
1 3/4 in. (77 grams, 46 mm).
Displaying vivid lemon-yellow and straw-yellow colours, collection number 340. [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 2841
Natural History - Historic 'Sicily, Italy' Sulphur Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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