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SCOTT NO
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1368 A446
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1980 Sep 22
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FACE VALUE
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8d
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COUNTRY
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Greece
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Gypsum. It is the basis of a large industry producing paints, plaster & construction materials. Crushed gypsum is used in agriculture & is added to the soil as land plaster. Burnt gypsum in powdered form is also known as plaster of paris.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The postcard shows a mineral specimen. The stamp also displays a mineral specimen.
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GEMSTONE
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Gypsum
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VARIATION
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Block, First Day Cover, PC
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