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SCOTT NO
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372 A75
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1980 Aug 20
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FACE VALUE
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20t
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COUNTRY
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Malawi
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Smoky Quartz Gemstone. It is also called cairngorm or scotch topaz. It varies in color from smoky yellow to brown & black. The latter form is also called morion.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on Malawi gemstones. It shows a gemstone. The cancellation depicts a first day issue from philatelic bureau.
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GEMSTONE
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Smoky Quartz
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VARIATION
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First Day Cover, Envelope
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