GEES Germany semi-rolled phacopid trilobite 4.7cm Geesops Devonian Eifelian

Description

Semi-enrolled dark shell specimen of the type species of Geesops from its type locality which has been a protected nature reserve for decades! Impossible to acquire new material.
From an old German collection with original label dating the find to 1972 (not depicted but will be supplied to the buyer).
Species
:
Geesops schlotheimi
Locality
: Trilobite fields of Gees, near Gerolstein, Eifel, Germany
Age
: Eifelian stage, Middle Devonian
Geological context:
Ahrdorf formation
Size
: 4.7cm long trilobite (sagittal length measured along the curve)