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SCOTT NO
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C187 AP104
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1983 Jan 15
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FACE VALUE
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44fr
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COUNTRY
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New Caledonia
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DESCRIPTION
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The air post stamp shows creamish brown Gypsum from Poya mines of New Caledonia. Gypsum is transparent to translucent. Transparent shapes are called 'Lady's Ice' or 'Mary's Glass'.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on minerals. The cancellation depicts minerals & rocks. It is an envelope showing minerals.
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GEMSTONE
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Gypsum
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VARIATION
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Error, Block, Non Perforated, Proof, First Day Cover, Envelope
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