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| Item | # 0003698587 |
| Family | Cypraeidae |
| Name | Cypraea valentia - IMPORTANT PUBLISHED SP. , Perry, G., 1811 |
| Size | 83.5 mm |
| Locality | Philippines |
| Note | This truly outstanding, unique, and beautiful specimen – one of the FINEST of the JES Collection – is featured in my major monograph of the species, published in Beautiful Cowries Magazine; No.7; p.29. PERFECTION. Ultra-dark colour, now fully stable after years of careful curation. Incredibly high margins, encroaching upon dorsum. Marginal colour beyond description. A prized specimen of the JES Collection, now to be passed to another Cypraeidae connoisseur who appreciates the elements constituting a truly EXCEPTIONAL example of this coveted ‘classic’ species. Data: Off Nocnocan, Bohol, Philippines; upon coral reef substrate, under ledge; 40-60 m; dived; 2004. Size: 83.5 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1327) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 400,00 € - offered by pao.pic72 - Auction closed -
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| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
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| End | 30-04-2025 > 21:30:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 04-06-2025 > 05:27:56 |
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