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SCOTT NO
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624 A148
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1972 Jun 07
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FACE VALUE
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75 s
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COUNTRY
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Thailand
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows cut Ruby. Ruby is a red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The color is caused mainly by chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Natural rubies are exceptionally rare.
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GEMSTONE
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Ruby
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VARIATION
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Used, Error, First Day Cover, Envelope
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