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Lot 423: A Collection of National Geographic Real-Life Bugs and Insects Preserved Specimens and Magazines
A collection of preserved natural history specimens and accompanying educational magazines from the Real-Life Bugs and Insects series, published by National Geographic and RBA. The lot comprises multiple specimens encased in clear acrylic mounting blocks, presented in a black plastic collector tray. Each block features a printed label identifying the species and its geographical origin. Visible specimens include a Blue Weevil from New Guinea, Brown Grasshopper from Australia, Giant Shield Bug, Giant Wasp from Asia, American Cockroach, Tropical Cicada from Southeast Asia, Wasp Spider from Eurasia, Asian Water Beetle, Emerald Beetle from Japan, Giant Forest Ant, Asiatic Cricket, Manchurian Scorpion from China, Long-horned Beetle, and Exotic Planthopper from India. The accompanying stack of magazines includes several issues, with some remaining in their original clear plastic retail packaging. The top magazine is Issue 5, featuring the Giant Wasp.
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