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SCOTT NO 559 A223
DATE OF ISSUE 1973 Jul 11
FACE VALUE 7c
COUNTRY Australia
   
DESCRIPTION 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.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION This envelope is a first day cover and depicts gemstones native to Australia.
   
GEMSTONE Agate
VARIATION Used, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope