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SCOTT NO
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507 A179
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1976 Jun 16
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FACE VALUE
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60c
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COUNTRY
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Srilanka
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows blue sapphire gem of srilanka. It is so named because of its pure cornflower blue color.The coloring agent is iron & titanium. In artificial light it appears as ink colored. It is widely used in diamond jewelry.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is an ordinary envelope with routine cancellation.
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GEMSTONE
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Sapphire
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VARIATION
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Souvenir Sheet, Envelope
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