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Part of Mineral Specimens | Part 1 | December 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

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Part 1 in a series of auctions offering approximately 8000 specimens. Buyer’s Premium: 23% Preview: In-Person Preview by appointment only: Wednesday, November 27th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday, December 2nd from 9:00 – 3:00 PM Schedule a Preview via preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000. Condition Report Requests | alderferauction.com/condition-report Read Before Bidding | Live Online Auctions Auction is open for pre-bidding until Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00 AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). When the auction goes live, lots will be sold one at a time, in numerical order, by a live auctioneer who will be taking bids from multiple online bidding platforms, absentee and phone bids. During pre-bidding you are able to submit a max (maximum) bid. The bidding platform or our auction staff will bid on your behalf up to the maximum bid that you have entered. Once the auction goes live if you wish to increase your bid you will have to wait until that lot opens for bidding and enter any additional bids manually. Auction Description: This mineral specimen auction features collections from Paul Seel, former president of the Leidy Microscopical Society and curator of the F.J. Keely Micromount Collection, alongside specimens from George A. Butler, Jr. and Harold A. Poole. The collection includes major quartz specimens from Brazil's Minas Gerais region, rare minerals from Tasmania's Dundas region, and native metal specimens from classic North American localities. Significant items include Crocoite, Benitoite, and Alexandrite variety Chrysoberyl specimens. Notable specimens include sapphires from Ceylon and Montana, Brazilian tourmalines, and fluorescent minerals from Franklin, New Jersey. The collection features both display-quality specimens and scientifically significant examples, including professionally prepared micromounts reflecting Paul Seel's expertise. Each specimen maintains detailed documentation including precise weights and locality data. Read our blog to learn about The Paul Seel Legacy: A Masterpiece Within the George Butler Jr. Collection Pick-Up: Successful Bidders will be notified to schedule a pick-up following the auction. Pick-Up Location: Alderfer Auction 501 Fairgrounds Road Hatfield, PA 19440 Shipping: Third party shipping is available for this auction. Please contact shipping@alderferauction.com or see our terms and conditions for a list of recommended local shippers. Please check our website frequently for updates. NOTE: We reserve the right to adjust auction information and dates.