Shark backbone, not protected species, from Madagascar.

Supplied with black iron stand.

Discover the exquisite beauty of our Agate Geode Bookends, from Rio Grande Sul - Brazil. Each geode has been specially selected for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making every piece a unique work of art. Mounted in a nickel-finished brass accents, these bookends are a high-class addition to your shelf. 

Pleuroceras solare - Pyritised Lower Jurassic Ammonite from Germany, mounted in an acrylic base.

A pyritised ammonite, which has been brass brushed to enhance the golden colour.

Hawskerense Subzone, Spinatum Zone, Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic, Butterheim, Germany Age:- 190 Million Years Old Ammonite. 

This Blue Quartz Geode is an outstanding piece, featuring a perfect quartz cluster nestled within a deep blue chalcedony geode. Expertly cut and polished, it reveals a stunning agate pattern that enhances its natural beauty. Sourced from the renowned Rio Grande do Sul province in Brazil, this geode is mounted in a handmade brass base.

This species of Spongia came from the Florida Keys.

It is a very healthy population once from many years they are fished commercially for bath sponges, these are special pieces turned into great decor objects. The sponges feed on microorganisms that they filter and their larvae are taken by the sea movements making them widespread. Taken by divers from 5 to 40 meters deep.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood stand.

Pleuroceras solare - Pyritised Lower Jurassic Ammonite from Germany, mounted in an iron base.

A pyritised ammonite, which has been brass brushed to enhance the golden colour.

Hawskerense Subzone, Spinatum Zone, Middle Lias, Lower Jurassic, Butterheim, Germany Age:- 190 Million Years Old Ammonite. 

Brass glass dome with two Papilio ulysses from Ceram - Moluccan Island, a superb exclusive species with bright contrast of black and deep blue.

Papilio ulysses - popularly named as Ulysses Butterfly, Blue Mountain Swallowtail, Mountain Blue or Blue Emperor - it is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family and Papilioninae subfamily, found in the Australian biogeographic region and native to the Wallacea area and the island of Nova Guinea, Bismarck archipelago and Northern Australia.

This superb piece is a large geode featuring a perfect clear quartz cluster inside a deep blue chalcedony exterior. Expertly polished to reveal a dramatic agate pattern, it is a striking specimen from the renowned province of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Metacanthina barrandei from the Middle Devonian period (395 million years) of the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mountains - Morocco.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Argema mittrei ( female ) - Madagascar Moon butterfly is a very big size moth, with a beautiful colour and shape.

A nature prodigy from Madagascar.

Displayed in a glass cage.

This Clear Quartz Geode is an outstanding piece, featuring a perfect cluster of clear quartz within a light brown chalcedony geode. Expertly cut and polished to reveal an open back, this geode showcases its natural beauty from multiple angles. Sourced from the renowned province of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, it is mounted in a handmade dark brass base.

Marine Life glass box with brass edges, inside we have:

- Strombus listeri from Thailand

- An exotic Tatcheria mirabilis from Philippines

- A elusive Cypraea mapa from Philippines

- A colouful Mitra mitra from Indonesia

- A pink sea urchin from Mediterranean sea

One of a Kind decor piece! 

Cretaceous Albian period (100 to 145 million years) from Madagascar.

Spectacular big size opalized Cleoniceras group with other ammonite specie.

One of a kind decor piece!

Glass dome with three Hebomoia leucippe butterflies.

Great and vivid colors!

Heulandite Crystal Cluster – This exquisite cluster showcases perfect rhombic monoclinic crystals of Heulandite in a matrix, boasting a beautiful caramel coloration. Heulandite, belonging to the Zeolite group, can manifest in various colors depending on its composition. Typically found alongside stilbite and other zeolites in the amygdaloidal cavities of basaltic volcanic rocks, as well as occasionally in gneiss and hydrothermal veins. It forms at temperatures below about 100°C, indicating shallow diagenesis in sedimentary rocks where it is present. This particular specimen hails from the Deccan Traps of the Sahyadri Mountains in Maharashtra, Poona – India. Mounted in a handmade dark brass base.

A great echinoderm Blastoide, from East Timor Permic beds, in an exotic tecula wood base.

Deltablastus permicus in matrix, from the Permiam period (circa 250 million years).

Glass dome with 4 Doxocopa cherubina and 2 Prepona dexamenus, from Perú.

These two species belong to the Nymphalidae family, the metalic blue mixed with the black make them a unique decor piece.

Large cabinet specimen of translucent frosty white scalenohedral calcite crystals up to +10 cm in length on a quartz matrix coated with green celadonite. This rare calcite crystal and celadonite specimen is from Irai, Minas Gerais, Brazil. 

Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.

This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.

Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.

Phacops sp. from the Middle Devonian period ( 395 million years ) of  the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mountains - Morocco.

Prepared and restored, excellent for beginner collectors or as decor piece, in an acrylic base.

Pharmacophagus antenor, the giant swallowtail, is a butterfly from the family Papilionidae.

As the common name implies, it is large (12 to 14cm wingspan) and endemic to Madagascar.

It is the only species in the afro-tropical genus Pharmacophagus.

Glass dome with specimen of great beauty, for your home decoration!

Grape Agate is the name given to a purple botryoidal form of Chalcedony found in the Batu Manakarra mining district of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. It forms in clusters that often resemble bunches of small grapes, as seen in this beautiful specimen. Colors range from deep purple to green and is mounted in a handmade dark brass base. 

Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Diplomystus Dentatus fish from the Paleogene, Eocene, 53.500,000 to 48.500,000 years.

An ancestor of the herring family, a very finely boned fish which is extremely difficult to prepare from the Lagerstätte varve layer of the Eocene limestones of the Green River formation 18-inch layer.

These predator fish came from the prehistoric fossil lakes. The lower Eocene deposits of Green River formation was thought to be a large freshwater lake. The calcite would be absorbed by the remains of the fish, transforming their bones into a hard mineralized deposit in the slightly softer and lighter colored limestone shales.

Mounted in a handmade brass frame that can be fixed in three different ways.

Glass dome with giant moth, from Thailand.

Male and female of Argema mittrei known as Comet moth or Madagascan moon moth, is a huge beautiful dark yellow moth, seldom seen in this quality.

Male and female of Actias selene known as Indian moon moth or Indian luna moth, is a species of saturniid moth from Asia.

This species is popular among amateur entomologists. They fly mainly at night.

This specimen is a Lithium ore and belongs to the Mica group, showcasing a beautiful example of the dark lilac form. It originates from Minas Gerais, Brazil, and is mounted in a handmade brass base.

Lepidolite serves as an effective balm for the soul, particularly for those experiencing intense mood swings, emotional instability, or overwhelming moments of anxiety and depression.

Nicaisolopha nicaisei from Upper Cretaceous of Cajamarca Peru, mounted in a white lacquered wood base.

3 Sazakia charonda, Japanese Emperor or Great Purple Emperor, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.It is native to Japan (from Hokkaidō to Kyūshū), the Korean Peninsula, China, northern Taiwan and northern Vietnam. Its wingspan averages 50 mm (2.0 in) for males, and 65 mm (2.6 in) for females. They are common in the upper canopies of forests, only coming down to feed or to find salt sources. These ones from Korea.

And 3 Lexias pardalis jadeitina, the Common Archduke, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, has a wingspan reaching about 80–90 millimetres (3.1–3.5 in). The upperside of the wings of the male are black with shimmering greenish-blue margins, especially in the hindwings. The uppersides of the cryptic wings of the larger females are dark brown with several rows of yellow spots, a pale green pattern on the lower wings. The wing pattern of yellow spots continue across the thorax and the abdomen. This ones are females and came from Thailand.

A magnificent large block of Hyaline/Amethyst quartz from the Ambolo quartz mine, Marososona, Antsirabe II District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. This unique piece also showcases a small Amethyst geode on one of its sides and is completely translucent. The polishing work was done by local artisans. It's rare to come across a piece like this, weighing nearly 50 kg.

Melo umbilicatus - Melon shell in a brass base, from Arafura Sea. Indonesia.

This species belong to the Volutidae family, generelly big sized shells. Can reach near 45 cm, gargantuam specimen usually are very scared and few pattern. This specimen is a medium size one but is beautifully patterned.  

Sperm whale fossil teeth from the Miocene period ( 23 to 5 million years ) of USA.

Beautiful rare decor piece, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Malachite slice - showcasing the superb pattern and color of this copper ore mineral. These formations, cut and polished, exhibit beautiful colors and patterns, making them among the finest specimens. Originating from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted in a handmade dark brass base.

Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Stunning ammonite with red opalization on the surface, in a white lacquered wood base.. Ammonites were predatory mollusks that resemble the squid we know today.

These cephalopods had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells. Ammonites are closely related to a living octopus, though the shells resemble that of a nautilus.

Every stone is unique and one of a kind. These fossils come from the Mahajanga River Basin, near the village of Ambatolafia of northwest Madagascar, located in the former province of Mahajanga/Majunga. They are dated from the Early Cretaceous period, Albian age (100 to 113.0 million years ago).

A Papilio antenor in a white wood glass frame.

The Madagascar giant swallowtail, is a butterfly from the family Papilionidae. As the common name implies, it's large (12– to 14-cm wingspan) and endemic to Madagascar. It is the only species in the genus Pharmacophagus.

Chrysoprase is a gemstone variety of Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica, containing small quantities of nickel. Material from Madagascar is mined in two localities: Tulear and Ambatondrazaka. This specimen was mined and polished in Tulear. Chrysoprase typically exhibits an apple-green color, but can vary to deep green. It forms underground due to metamorphic agents.

Chrysoprase is highly valued for its aesthetic properties and is often used in jewelry, accessories, art, and ornamentation. It is also popular in lithotherapy, as it can aid in healing psychological and emotional wounds, promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and boost self-confidence.

This specimen is among the best ever seen in terms of size, color, and quality.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae shells, from Indonesia.

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Vasum Locklini - a Turbinellidae from the Caenozoic period (around 3 million years) from Florida - USA.

Always a beautiful intricate shell, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Very special glass vitrine  with three Kalima inachus, from Thailand and three Salamis anteva, from Madagascar.

The two species named as Deadleaf butterflies, because when the wings closed they look like a dead leaf and so predators don't catch them. One of each butterfly is mounted showing from the back side position to show the similarity with a dead leaf.

Rhodonite on Quartz - Featuring deep red massive Rhodonite on quartz from the Conselheiro Lafaiete Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Recently discovered with its vibrant red hue, this piece makes a beautiful decor item. Rhodonite is an important Manganese ore known for its ability to balance the heart chakra, attracting love and dispelling negative energies. It ensures that the love you receive is pure, with deep and lasting effects. Presented on a handmade dark brass base.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Strombidae shells, from Indonesia.

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Olenus sp. ( Trilobite ) a twin specimen in matrix, in a black granite base, from Marroco.

Big size specimen from the Devonian period ( 400/350 million years ), for collectors but also a great decor piece. 

A beautiful glass frame with 3 speciemen of each of Charaxes brutus and C. candiope showing both sides of the wings.

Charaxes brutus, the White-barred Emperor or White-barred Charaxes, both butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

Charaxes candiope, the Green-veined Emperor or Green-veined charaxes are very territorial and according to the Guinness World Records is the most aggressive butterfly in existence.

Charaxes with closed wings usually have incredible patterns and colours.

Ruby Zoisite - Also known as Anyolite, this variety of Zoisite was named after Austrian naturalist and scientist Sigmund Zois von Edelstein. The green form of Zoisite typically contains black veins or inclusions. Its rich green color, with red ruby inclusions, is commonly used in jewelry. Zoisite shares a chemical composition with the rare transparent gemstone clinzoisite.

Believed to possess creative energy, Zoisite serves as a reset button for the mind, returning it to its objectives after an interruption. With Ruby in Zoisite, artists find unity between their lives and their art, experiencing focused and creative empowerment.

Originating from the Mundarara Mine, Longido, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Mounted in a handmade dark brass base.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae shells, from Indonesia.

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Polished Orthoceras slab fossil with over 400 million years.

As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried. The fossils are exposed and given a high polish to better view the creatures from their surrounding matrix.

The slab features very high relief as well as dramatic texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid. Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, circa 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco - mounted in a black granite base. 

Papilio antimachus in a black wood frame.

Two specimen, one each side, showing the interior and the back of their magnificent wings. The African giant swallowtail, is a butterfly in the family Papilionidae. With a wingspan between 18 and 23 centimetres, it is the largest butterfly in Africa and among the largest butterflies in the world.

The wings are long and narrow and the ground color is orange brown with black markings. Papilio antimachus live in the tropical rainforests of west and central Africa. The distribution area stretches from Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. The male is larger than the female and can be seen in groups at nectar. The females show themselves less, continually flying high above the tree tops.

The butterfly has no natural enemies because it is very toxic. This one came from Congo.

Ornithoptera priamus, also known as  Green birdwin or New Guinea birdwing is a widespread species of birdwing butterfly found in the central and south Moluccas, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and north-east Australia.

Male are smaller and shows strong green and black colour, female are much bigger and have dark brown colour with clouds of white. Due to habitat environment deforestation this species is know in appendix II of Cites and this ones have Nº E-08191/18 Bundesamt fur Naturschutz, Bonn – Germany.

Mounted in a black glass frame.

The mineral aragonite is a form of calcium carbonate. Its name originates from its initial discovery in Aragón, Spain. Aragonite can be found in various colors and shapes, ranging from crystals to dendrites, stalactites to microcrystalline forms, and in this case, multicolored layers. These specimens are beautifully crafted into spherical shapes and originate from Erfoud, Morocco.

Comes with a One of a Kind designed brass base.

Phacops sp. from the Middle Devonian period ( 395 million years ) of  the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mountains - Morocco.

Prepared and restored, excellent for beginner collectors or as decor piece, in a black lacquered wood base.

Orange Charonia variegata mounted in an acrylic base.

This rare colored piece for came from the North of Brazil coast and it is very much collectable.

The mineral aragonite is a form of calcium carbonate. Its name originates from its initial discovery in Aragón, Spain. Aragonite can be found in various colors and shapes, ranging from crystals to dendrites, stalactites to microcrystalline forms, and in this case, multicolored layers. These specimens are beautifully crafted into spherical shapes and originate from Erfoud, Morocco.

Comes with a One of a Kind designed brass base.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Cardiidae shells, from Indonesia, mounted in form of flowers. 

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Balanocidaris glandifera - fossil sea urchin - Carapace with radiolas, in a acrilic base.

Excellent fossil of a sea urchin in life position. The hedgehog and spines have preserved the finest details and have been carefully arranged in a living position. The radiolas preserve the original colouring patterns. It is a fossil worthy of a museum.

Sea urchin with spines up to 11 cm, from Upper Jurassic, Kimmeridgian (152.1-157.3 million years) - France.

Polished Jasper Polychrome with beautiful color shades, from Madagascar.

Known as free-form, every piece is "one of a kind", polished by hand from nature.

Placed into a decoration it enhances harmony!

Vertical branch black Gorgonian in a black lacquered wood base, these medium sizes Gorgonia have a special shape and are taken by divers from Manado, North Sulawezi - Indonesia. 

Fossil sea urchin - Pseudocidaris mammosa (AGASSIZ, 1840).

Excellent fossil of a sea urchin. The sea urchin and the spines finest details have been preserved and have been carefully arranged in position of life.

The radiolas preserve the original coloring patterns, worthy of a museum specimen!

Sea urchin with 10 cm spines, from Upper Jurassic, Kimmeridgian (152.1-157.3 million years) - France.

Displayed in a brass handmade stand. 

A large polished piece showcasing vibrant colored bands in a beautiful composition. Madagascar is renowned for producing some of the finest Jasper qualities, and this specimen originates from the Northern provinces of the country. Some of these varieties are exclusive to Madagascar. The polish is meticulously done by local artisans, often in free forms to retain the maximum weight of the original stone.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Umbonium vestiarium shells, from Indonesia.

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Epimayaites transiens ( Ammonite ) Pair in acrylic base.

A beautiful pair of this elusive fossil specimen from the Madagascar Upper Jurassic ( +/- 170 million years ) very good aperture details.

A good collection starter.

Rare Madagascar Red Agate in freeform. This distinctive form of Agate is exceptionally rare and exclusive to Madagascar. The red portion is distinguished by a dense formation of Hematite, a metallic mineral known for its red-black or steel-grey color, and is renowned for its branching appearance. The beautiful contrast of colors makes this a sought-after piece for collectors.

A beautiful Shell ball made with Umbonium vestiarium shells, from Indonesia.

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Perisphinctes virguloides ( Ammonite ) Pair in acrylic base. A beautiful pair of this elusive fossil specimen from the Madagascar Upper Jurassic ( +/- 180 million years ) still very good structure details.

A good collection starter.

A large polished piece showcasing vibrant colored bands in a beautiful composition. Madagascar is renowned for producing some of the finest Jasper qualities, and this specimen originates from the Northern provinces of the country. Some of these varieties are exclusive to Madagascar. The polish is meticulously done by local artisans, often in free forms to retain the maximum weight of the original stone.

Megabalanus tintinnabulum, from Philippines, in a green high gloss wood base.

Megabalanus colonies can reach big size groups, they live attached to rocks and dead coral in watched areas, sometimes attached in boats.

That is the reason why this species can be found in all Indo-Pacific but also in some areas of South Atlantic. Due to the incredible forms and colors they make excellent bizarre decor items.

A rare Jeletzkytes spedeni Ammonite, from the Cretaceous, Maastrichian, Fox Hill formation, from 66 -72 million years old.

Very difficult to get, this is a beautiful specimen, from the the usual locality, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA

Lambis chiragra - Spider shells, from Palawan Isl. Philippines, in dark brass base.

It's a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs. The shell length for this species varies between 85 mm and 320 mm, usually to 170 mm. They have a very thick, robust and heavy shell, with a distinct anterior notch.

Its most prominent characteristic are the six long and curved marginal digitations, expanded from the flaring, thick outer lip and canals. The columella and aperture are lyrate. Female individuals are usually much larger than the male ones.  

Cretolamna Aschersoni in matrix, in acrylic base.

Beautiful Lamna Aschersoni shark teeth in their natural matrix, from Cretaceous era (66.0–145.0 million years) - Oued Zem – Morocco.

A large polished piece showcasing vibrant colored bands in a beautiful composition. Madagascar is renowned for producing some of the finest Jasper qualities, and this specimen originates from the Northern provinces of the country. Some of these varieties are exclusive to Madagascar. The polish is meticulously done by local artisans, often in free forms to retain the maximum weight of the original stone.

Syrinx aruanius - Australian Trumpet shell in a dark brass base.

It's a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. Shells over 50 cm are now impossible to obtain, specially in good condition. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx.

Cretolamna Aschersoni in matrix, in acrylic base.

Beautiful Lamna Aschersoni shark teeth in their natural matrix, from Cretaceous era (66.0–145.0 million years) - Oued Zem – Morocco.

Polished Orthoceras slab fossil with over 400 million years.

As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried. The fossils are exposed and given a high polish to better view the creatures from their surrounding matrix.

The slab features very high relief as well as dramatic texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid. Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, circa 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco - mounted in a black granite base. 

This Elisella specimen in a red flame form is a rare species of gorgonian from Leptogorgia family, found in the coast of Broome, Northwestern Australia. 

Gorgons, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonin does not grow towards the sun - it does not require light to develop -, but perpendicular to the current, to filter a maximum of water flow.

These are beautiful colored specimens! 

Deep black limestone adorned with numerous Orthoceras fossils from the Upper Devonian period (around 400 million years old) creates a striking and beautiful piece. Extracted and crafted from Erfoud, within the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a white lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Araucaria trunk piece from the famous Ambilobe Petrified forest in Madagascar.

These are formations from the Triassic period with around 220 million years.

Mounted in an acrylic base is a beautiful historic piece!

These freeform handmade bowls hail from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and bear many traces of Lamellibranch shells from the Cretaceous period. Each piece is exceptionally unique, crafted from red limestone dating back approximately 100 million years.

A superb polished Haliotis assimilis tray table in satin brass. Look like a Victorian table piece.

With six Haliotis shells polished on both sides, ideal for bringing nuts or sweets to the table.

Unique One of a Kind design piece.

Araucaria trunk piece from the famous Ambilobe Petrified forest in Madagascar.

These are formations from the Triassic period with around 220 million years.

Mounted in an acrylic base is a beautiful historic piece!

These freeform handmade bowls hail from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and bear many traces of Lamellibranch shells from the Cretaceous period. Each piece is exceptionally unique, crafted from red limestone dating back approximately 100 million years.

Jimbacrinus Bostocki (Crinoid Fossil - Ordovician 488 million years)

This is a rare piece, mass mortality plate of Jimbacrinus bostocki crinoid fossils from Western Australia with over 8 individuals on it.

These crinoids are 3D and have a very alien appearance.

The plate is 32cm x 20cm and has been nicely prepared.

These Jimbacrinus crinoids are hard to acquire due to Australia's strict fossil export laws.

This specimen was exported legally during the 80's and was part of a collection for years before being recently re-prepared.