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SCOTT NO
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562 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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10c
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COUNTRY
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Australia
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DESCRIPTION
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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.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is an ordinary envelope.
The post mark cancellation depicts Australian Facetors Guild limited showing gem accesories.
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GEMSTONE
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Sapphire
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VARIATION
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Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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