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LOT 2176

Natural History - Historic Ulexite mineral Specimen Group

1 3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (57 grams total, 37-47 mm).

Comprising two colourless samples. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

From Bolivia.
Collected in person in 1968.
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.

CONDITION

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LOT 2176

Natural History - Historic Ulexite mineral Specimen Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1

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