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SCOTT NO 1491 A415
DATE OF ISSUE 1993 Feb 16
FACE VALUE 33p
COUNTRY Great Britain
   
DESCRIPTION This stamp shows balance spring and temperature compensator in the marine chronometer which was invented by John Harrison (1963-1776).
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is a royal mail first day cover issued for marine time keeper. It shows the marine view. It shows a ship sailing on rough sea. The meter mark depicts 83 years of discovery of chronometer by John Harrison. It is a royal mail first day cover issued for marine time keeper. It shows the marine view. It was researced & developed by John Harrison. He was self taught & his rigourous scientific methods & concepts marks him as one of the most true inventive minds.
   
CLOCK Marine/Water Clock
VARIATION Meter Mark, First Day Cover, Envelope