IMPORTANT NEWS 



We have secured a collection of exceptionally fine minerals collected by 

 an American professor of national repute ; it is beyond doubt the finest col- 

 lection we have yet handled. It consists of eight large cases of minerals all 

 of which are fine. Lists are in preparation and will be sent only" on appli- 

 cation. 



A REMARKABLE CERUSSITE 



We have on exhibition the largest and fftiest twin Cerussite in the 

 world. All its planes are finely developed. The crystals measure 7 inches 

 in length, 3^ inches in width, and is ^ inch in thickness. The crystal is 

 transparent, and its structure is beautifully displayed. Photo and partic- 

 ulars on application. 



A WONDERFUL SPECIMEN OF GOLD 



We have secured from the owners a wonderful specimen of gold, 

 from a Nevada mine. It is 33^x2^x2^ inches in size and shows a solid 

 vein of gold 1 inch in thickness all the way through the specimen. It is 

 beyond doubt the richest specimen for its size in the world. It weighs 20% 

 ounces. The matrix itself is a rich ore of gold. One side of specimen is 

 polished. Price $500.00. 



AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OE SEMI- 

 PRECIOUS STONES 



We secured from a bankrupt sale of a well-known eastern concern 

 whose specialty was the cutting and polishing of stones for mineralogists a 

 unique lot of cut semi-precious stones of unusual beauty and rarity. They 

 must be seen to be appreciated. They have been priced so low that 

 the prices do not tell the tale. We name a' few below; they run from 

 50c. to $2.50 each: unycite, perthite, aventurine, greentrap cinnabar, thulite, 

 sunstone, moonstone, amazonstone, chrysoprase, green chalcedony, sodalite, 

 labradorite, malachite, azurite, jade, turquoise, ruby matrix, emerald 

 matrix, rose quartz, lapis-lazuli, jasper, agate, moss agate, carnelian, moss- 

 opal, bloodstone, thomsonite, chlorastrolite, dumortierite, dioptase, the 

 latest, from Congo, at. $1.50 per c, and all other known semi-precious stones. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE 



It has been usual for the past four years to offer special inducements to 

 visit us during the summer months. In order to do this, with little expense 

 to yourself, we offer you a 10 per cent discount on rare and polished minerals 

 and cut gems and 20 per cent on ordinary mineral specimens. This enables 

 you to pay your traveling expense with the discount on your bill. If you 

 are unable to visit us and see our wonderful display, write us what you are 

 interested in, and we will send you a box on approval. We prefer to be 

 busy, even if we have to divide our profit with you. Do not delay, but 

 write or call on us at once. 



If you have not yet received our new 12-page mineral and 10-page gem 

 circulars, write us and we will send them at once. 



A. H. PETEREIT, 



81—83 Fulton Street, New York City. 



