Lot 60: Sold for £750 hammer

Estimate £100-£150

A 19th Century collection of rock specimens contained in fitted tray divisions, by James R.Gregory, Geologist London, width 44.5cm.

Provenance: A 2010 letter stating - 'This set of 100 rock and mineral specimens was sold in London during the eight years 1866 and 1874 following the publication of Charles Darwin 'Origin of Species'.

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Case is split Minerals appear complete

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