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SCOTT NO
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B276 SP208
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1958 Mai 31
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FACE VALUE
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40c + 10c
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COUNTRY
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Switzerland
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rock crystal. Rock crystal is the clear colourless form of the mineral quartz. Rock crystal is been used for jewellery & as imitation for diamond & is still cut and polished into beads. The surtax was charged for needy mothers.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover showing various kinds of minerals. The meter mark depicts crystal specimen. And same is printed on left side of the envelope.
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GEMSTONE
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Crystal
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, Souvenir Sheet, First Day Cover, Envelope
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