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SCOTT NO
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196 A35
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1968 Mrz 04
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FACE VALUE
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15p
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COUNTRY
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Union of Burma
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows largest Burmese pearls from Burmese pearl industry. It is formed by number of fresh water & marine mollusks when sand or some other material irritates the animal's mantle. Pearls are soft but they have a unique lustre.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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This envelope is a first day cover and it was issued in commemoration of World's largest Pearl. It has image of world's largest pearl. It also has a meter mark which says "Gems."
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GEMSTONE
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Pearl
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, First Day Cover, Envelope
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