This is interesting. I can't find the item(s) on ebay, though. Maybe someone
has bought them?
Alex

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From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
Linda Bush
Sent: 10 November 2005 20:07
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Subject: Curious?


Hi, All!

For those of you who are curious as to what I was talking about.  There are
eleven green tree snails for sale on eBay, by a motorcycle parts dealer.
BUT...the most interesting fact is that they are accompanied by a hand
written letter from Tucker Abbott, dated 1966.  He apparently sent them to a
collector, as they were museum surplus.  I would almost rather have the
letter, without the shells.  Obviously, the seller is not aware of the law
regarding the selling of Papustyla pulcherrima.

Cheers,
Linda

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