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SCOTT NO
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226 A31
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1966 Feb 09
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FACE VALUE
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4p
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COUNTRY
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Rhodesia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows emeralds & queen. Its derived from a greek word smaragdos, means a green stone. It is the most precious stone in the beryl group. The coloring agent for emarald is chrome. It is very brittle & sensitive to pressure.& Queen Elizabeth
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GEMSTONE
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Emerald
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JEWELRY
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Crown
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VARIATION
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Used, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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