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SCOTT NO
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1429 A481
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1995 Apr 05
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FACE VALUE
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$1.20
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COUNTRY
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Australia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows oval shape 'Light Opal'. Pliny and Elder described opal as 'It combines the soft fire of carbuncle, shimmering purple of amethyst, beautiful sea-green of emarald, golden yellow of topaz and deep blue of sapphire so that all colors sparkle'
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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FDC issued on April 5th, 1995 showing word OPAL written artistically with use of Light & Black Opal stamps.
The post mark cancellation shows rough and cut gemstones.
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GEMSTONE
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Opal
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Souvenir Sheet, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope
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