No. 100002373

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Rough- 60 kg - (550)
Bidding closed
2 weeks ago

Rough- 60 kg - (550)

Large worldwide sand & soil collection | 500+ unique samples | educational / university collection Exceptionally large and coherent collection of sand and soil samples from all over the world. Originally assembled for educational / academic use and built up systematically over many years. This lot is offered as one complete collection only. Description A very extensive collection of glass sample tubes containing sand and soil from all continents, including: Africa, Europe, Asia, North & South America, Oceania and numerous islands worldwide (for example Maldives, Seychelles, Botswana, Namibia, Chile, Réunion, La Digue, deserts, beaches, volcanic soils, etc.). Many samples are provided with original location labels and classification stickers. Combination of cork stoppers and screw caps. Important This collection contains no duplicate samples. Each tube represents a unique geographic origin. Characteristics - 500+ unique sand & soil samples - Glass tubes, educational format - Worldwide coverage (all continents represented) - Educational / university / geography / geology origin - Offered strictly as one complete lot - Not sorted out, nothing removed Condition - Overall good condition - Normal signs of use consistent with educational handling - Labels largely present and legible - Photos are part of the description Highlights - Very large and difficult-to-reassemble collection - No duplicates - Suitable for collectors, educational institutions, museums or decorative display - Impressive scale and presentation Additional information - Sold exclusively as one lot - Shipping possible - Shipping will be done in **three separate boxes due to fragility** - Shipping method and costs to be agreed with the buyer Rare opportunity to acquire a complete worldwide sand & soil collection of this scale.

No. 100002373

No longer available
Rough- 60 kg - (550)

Rough- 60 kg - (550)

Large worldwide sand & soil collection | 500+ unique samples | educational / university collection

Exceptionally large and coherent collection of sand and soil samples from all over the world.
Originally assembled for educational / academic use and built up systematically over many years.

This lot is offered as one complete collection only.

Description
A very extensive collection of glass sample tubes containing sand and soil from all continents, including:
Africa, Europe, Asia, North & South America, Oceania and numerous islands worldwide
(for example Maldives, Seychelles, Botswana, Namibia, Chile, Réunion, La Digue, deserts, beaches, volcanic soils, etc.).

Many samples are provided with original location labels and classification stickers.
Combination of cork stoppers and screw caps.

Important
This collection contains no duplicate samples. Each tube represents a unique geographic origin.

Characteristics
- 500+ unique sand & soil samples
- Glass tubes, educational format
- Worldwide coverage (all continents represented)
- Educational / university / geography / geology origin
- Offered strictly as one complete lot
- Not sorted out, nothing removed

Condition
- Overall good condition
- Normal signs of use consistent with educational handling
- Labels largely present and legible
- Photos are part of the description

Highlights
- Very large and difficult-to-reassemble collection
- No duplicates
- Suitable for collectors, educational institutions, museums or decorative display
- Impressive scale and presentation

Additional information
- Sold exclusively as one lot
- Shipping possible
- Shipping will be done in **three separate boxes due to fragility**
- Shipping method and costs to be agreed with the buyer

Rare opportunity to acquire a complete worldwide sand & soil collection of this scale.

Bidding closed
Luca Esposito
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 350

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