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An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 3 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An April Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long root whorl section with 3 extra large crowns - very rare. 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 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. Note - Two crown tips were professionally retored. Authenticity guaranteed. Three crown whorl sections are rare! 

I01 BoP2           SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl  7-1/4")

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in April 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit.  This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!  

X471        SIZE: 5-5/8"       Plate size:  6.25" x 5.75"

Note - Adding 12 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish

A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit.  This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!  

X468        SIZE: 6-5/8"       Plate size: 8" x  5"

Note - Adding 12 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish

A Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18 inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) in the ancient Lake Gosiute deposit.  This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely dense and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!  

X467        SIZE: 7-3/8"       Plate size: 8.5" x  6.5"

Note - Adding 12 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish

A Good quality Otodus auriculatus anterior tooth from Onslow Beach, No. Carolina. Good preservation and condition. Serrations are visible. Tip has feeding damage that is worn smooth.This tooth has some water wear by the surf. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

NC082           SIZE: 2-7/16"

Adding 4 No. Carolina Auriculatus teeth in August 2020.   Link to No. Carolina Auriculatus teeth.

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus caudal (tail) vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This bone quality is excellent with excellent color and patina. Very high bone preservation. This vertebra includes a large section of the processes. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.

DI43       SIZE: 2-1/2"  x  1-3/4" x 2-1/4" height

Note - Adding 23 new Thescelosarus fossils in March 2022.   Link to Thesc fossils catalog

A High Quality Angustidens - upper jaw anterior tooth from  So. Carolina. High quality enamel. Bourlette is an excellent black color and complete. Good serrations and side cusps. The root is very good and complete. Excellent  Gray color and preservation. No repair or restoration. An Oligocene age tooth from the Chandler Bridge Formation. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. 

SC517           SIZE: 2-1/8"  

Note - Adding 17 new Angustidens teeth in October 2024.   -->   Link to Angustidens teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, Quality Angustidens - upper jaw anterior tooth from the So. Carolina. Highest quality enamel. Bourlette is an excellent brown color and complete. Good serrations. The root is very good and complete. Excellent TAN color and preservation. No repair or restoration. An Oligocene age tooth from the Chandler Bridge Formation. Authenticity guaranteed.

SC503           SIZE: 3-1/4"  (2-1/2"  wide)

Note - Adding 17 new Angustidens teeth in October 2024.   -->   Link to Angustidens teeth.

A Top Quality Odontochile sp. trilobite from Morocco. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural dark brown shell with good luster. The compound eyes have excllent detail. A Lower Devonian (395 mya - Hamar Laghdad Fm.) trilobite from Atchana, Atlas Mts., Morocco. An excellent collector's specimen! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen wights 1.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM57        Size: 1-3/4"

Note - Adding 16 new Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

An Extra Large, Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 18" x 9".   Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!   Note - This item weighs 6 lbs. and will have discounted shipping for an international shipment. Please inquire for shipping cost.

X471 BoP        SIZE: 14"    Plate size is 18" x 9".

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An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark whorl with 7 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An October Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. This whorl is incredible teeth detail - the first 5 crowns are all natural and the the last two have some top repair. One of the finest whorls that I have had. 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 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. Note - Two crown tips were professionally retored. Authenticity guaranteed. Seven plus crown whorl sections are ultra rare!  The BEST.

I01 BoP3         SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl :  10-1/4" length) 

Adding 11 Edestus shark specimens in October 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus jaw section (maxilla section) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for the large frill protecting its neck. This is a great jaw section with excellent detail preserved and excellent color / patina. You can see the four complete tooth channels which are approximately 5/8" wide which is a characteristic of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur which is closer to 1/4" wide. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. No repair or restoration. 100% natural specimen. Legally collected on private land in Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. 

DC33         SIZE: 3-3/4" wide  x 1"

Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops fossils in November 2024.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog