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SCOTT NO
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559 A223
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1973 Jul 11
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FACE VALUE
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7c
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COUNTRY
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Australia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough & egg shape cut Agate. It is a variety of quartz chalcedony in which successive layers differ in color and translucency due to presence of trace impurities. It occurs in every conceivable color possible with band-like stripes.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The stamps on the envelope depicts different Austrailian gemstones. There is also a cover picture that shows mining equipments in the background and it is signed by the designer of the stamps and cover, J. Mason.
The post mark cancellation is done by Philatelic Bureau, Melbourne.
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GEMSTONE
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Agate
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VARIATION
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Used, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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