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Herbarium Specimens Collection

Some Over 100 Years Old ~ Vintage & Antique Dried Plants

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~ 1500 Plant Specimens featuring numerous varieties

Over 1500 Dried Plant Specimens Collected between 1868-2001

Originally from the Viterbo College collection of La Crosse, WI

Mounted specimens date from 1868 to 2001. The earliest specimens were collected by the Jesuit Fathers in both Europe and the United States with later specimens collected in various regions of the United States by students. It appears the majority were collected between 1870 and 1950.

Specimens were gathered in mainly in the United States, with a number found in Europe. Not all Specimens are shown in photos, but this will give you a good idea of the contents. There are hand written lists of the contents shown in the photos along with a few other notes. Photographs were taken 10 years ago. We spot checked the collection and specimens are intact as shown in photos.

*Shipping is available but in person pick up is recommended. Some Specimens are over 100 years old and all are delicate. Please Inquire Before Bidding*

** THE COLLECTION SELLS AS A SINGLE LOT ~ PLACE YOUR BIDS AT LOT #3 **

*** For ease of viewing, we separated photos into lots, according to box numbers ~ BUT ~

lot photos may not be perfectly matched to boxes, however, the entire collection is here ***

BIDS END TUESDAY ~ July 15th at 6:15PM

Pick-up ~ By Appointment Only

in South La Crosse, WI ~ Shipping Available

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.*Shipping is available but in person pick up is recommended. Some Specimens are over 100 years old and all are delicate. Please Inquire Before Bidding*

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Herbarium Specimens Collection ~ Some Over 100 Years Old ~ Vintage & Antique Dried Plants ~ ENDS TUES July 15th @ 6:15PMView Past Auctions