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| Item | # 0002255408 | | Family | Cypraeidae | | Name | Cypraea valentia - THE BEST , Perry, 1811 |
| Size | 88.5 mm |
| Locality | Philippines |
| Note | One of the last remaining 'top of the line' specimens of this classic and always desirable species from my private collection. A personal favourite species, I acquired over thirty truly exceptional examples in my career, and the fruits of my intensive study of this species are available via my comprehensive article in Beautiful Cowries Magazine; No.7; December 2015; pp.15-29. Very large size. Exquisitely balanced proportions; ultra-rich colour; supremely well-formed dorsal pattern; ultra-steep dorsal acclivity; markedly inflated - everything the connoisseur requires of a valentia. Size: 88.5 mm (length). Grading: Gem. Data: Off Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu, Philippines; upon wall of coral reef drop-off at night; 30-50 m; dived; 2014. Provenance: JES private collection; Melbourne/London. |
| Seller | JES (1238) -
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| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 205,00 € - offered by Larun974 - You must be registered to make your offer -
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