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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 Perforation error on the left.
   
GEMSTONE Sapphire
VARIATION Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope