Australia: Seaside #187 / VFM / 6p Nurse, Sailor, Soldier & Aviator

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Australia Stamp: 6p Nurse, Sailor, Soldier & Aviator

CONDITION: VF Mint Hinged

SPECIFICATIONS:
     Minkus: Australia #247  Perforation: 13.5x13  Colour: chocolate
     Scott: Australia #187  Perforation: 13.5x13  Colour: chocolate
     Seaside: Australia #187  Perforation: 13.5x13  Colour: chocolate
     Year of Issue: 1940
     Denomination: 6p
     Printing Type: engr

Australia may be referred to with the following: australian.

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