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SCOTT NO B276 SP208
DATE OF ISSUE 1958 Mai 31
FACE VALUE 40c + 10c
COUNTRY Switzerland
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rock crystal. Rock crystal is the clear colourless form of the mineral quartz. Rock crystal is been used for jewellery & as imitation for diamond & is still cut and polished into beads. The surtax was charged for needy mothers.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is a first day cover showing various kinds of minerals. The meter mark depicts crystal specimen. And same is printed on left side of the envelope.
   
GEMSTONE Crystal
VARIATION Meter Mark, Block, Souvenir Sheet, First Day Cover, Envelope