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Lot 166
A human skull,
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A human skull,
with six teeth, the lower jaw detached, with manuscript on the upper cranium
16.5cm. (6½in.) high
A human skull,
with six teeth, the lower jaw detached, with manuscript on the upper cranium
16.5cm. (6½in.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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