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SCOTT NO 562 A223
DATE OF ISSUE 1973 Jul 11
FACE VALUE 10c
COUNTRY Australia
   
DESCRIPTION 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.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is an ordinary envelope. The post mark cancellation depicts Australian Facetors Guild limited showing gem accesories.
   
GEMSTONE Sapphire
VARIATION Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope