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SCOTT NO
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562 A223
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1974 Okt 16
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FACE VALUE
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10c
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COUNTRY
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Australia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough & round cut Star Sapphire. Sapphire occurs in various tones of blue, pink, orange, yellow, green, purple, black with streaks of white color. Inclusions of rutile needles result in a silky shine which cause a six-rayed star sapphire.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The First day of issue is artistically printed.
The cancellation is done by GPO, Melbourne.
There is an overprint on the stamp from 8c to 9c.
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GEMSTONE
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Sapphire
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VARIATION
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Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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