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SCOTT NO
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B295 SP208
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1960 Jun 01
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FACE VALUE
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30c + 10c
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COUNTRY
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Switzerland
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows azurite. Azurite has become popular because of its unparalleled deep blue color. The name azurite comes from the arabic word for blue. It can be cut with a knife. It is brittle, transparent and the chips are thin.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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This envelope has a meter mark which depicts quartz.
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GEMSTONE
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Azurite
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope
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