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A very rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Note - this tooth has a lot of pyrite and the tip is naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to the vertical whipping motion used to slice prey.  Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I09        SIZE:  4-1/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A colorful, LARGE, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible vibrant tan & blue colored crown and a light tan root. Excellent color!  Highest quality enamel. Sharp cutting edges with nice cutting edge waves at the base. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth. 

P301           SIZE: 2-9/16"

Adding 17 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in May 2024.      Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.

A High Quality Edmontonia rugosidens tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Edmontonia rugosidens was a large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color and patina. Tooth exhibits natural wear. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Nodosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK19       SIZE: 5/16"  (5/16" W)   

Note - Adding 14 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in December 2021.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A High Quality, Large Edmontonia rugosidens tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Edmontonia rugosidens was a large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Tooth exhibits natural wear. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Nodosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK18       SIZE: 7/16"  (5/16" W)   

Note - Adding 14 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in December 2021.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A High Quality, Large Edmontonia rugosidens tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Edmontonia rugosidens was a large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Tooth exhibits natural wear. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Nodosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK17       SIZE: 7/16"  (5/16" W)   

Note - Adding 14 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in December 2021.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A GEM, Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth. It has an exceptional, rare dark BLUE colored crown with an exceptional hazel brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional color! This tooth is from an old collection. A fine examples of a colorful classic upper jaw anterior Lee Creek Megs considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! NO repair! The BEST of the BEST! One of the finest dark Blue LC Megs that I have seen. Definitely one of my favorites.

LC052           Size: 3-5/8"

An Ultra Rare, TOP QUALITY Parotodus benedeni, the False Mako, tooth from Pyramid Hill, Kern County, California. This tooth has a nice tan colored enamel and a very massive root. The crown enamel has good luster and sharp edges. High quality enamel. Note - the right root end was professionally repaired. It is difficult to see any repair. Note - This is an early Miocene (22 MYA) tooth from the Jewitt Sand Formation, An extremely difficult tooth to locate! Authenticity guaranteed. One of the rarest P. benedeni teeth. 

ST401              SIZE: 2-3/8"

Posting three Sharktooth Hill Parotodus benedeni teeth in March 2021.   Link to Sharktooth Hill P. benedeni teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Ceratopsian toe from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month.  There were three ceratopsian dinosaur species found in the Horseshoe Canyon formation. This is an excellent four piece non-associated juvenile ceratopsian toe. The bones have great preservation and fantastic color / patina. Complete specimens with minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in Alberta, Canada. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Disposition number 000028-0000029.

DC61c         SIZE: 6-1/8" Length ;  Ungual size: 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" wide

Note - Adding 17 Canadian bones & teeth in April 2025.    Link to Canadian Dinosaur fossils catalog

An incredible whole polished Argonauticeras ammonite showing the intricate external chamber structure. This is a new species with extra large suture and extra thick. A gorgeous Cretaceous ammonite from Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A great gift item. A chrome easel stand is included with this ammonite. Note - this item weighs more than 1.25 lbs. An international shipping charge will apply. 

X218       Size: 4-1/8"  (1-15/16" wide)

Note - Adding 6 Madagascar ammonites in December 2023  -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

An extra large, nicely prepared Hollardops sp. trilobite. Preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Excellent preservation and condition. Nice detail in the compound eyes. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. A large, high quality specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Notye - This is the Hollardops species with narrow pointy spines on the tail.

XM36      Size: 2-3/8" (1-1/2" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A group of three, large Cyphaspis tafilaltense trilobites. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. An ornate design with three long spines! Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobites from Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - specimen weights 2 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM71        Size: 1-3/4"  (1" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

An incredibly prepared Morocconites malladoides trilobite from Morocco. This trilobite is fully exposed in a excellent display. Great compound eyes and a fantastic horn. Excellent preservation and condition. A fantastic display piece with many hours of incredibly tedious preparation work. This specimen sits nicely on the matrix base. Lower Devonian trilobite (395 mya).  A top quality and scarce specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM54        Size: 2-3/8"   (1" wide)

Adding 9 top quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.