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Mineral Heritage: Tourmaline

Name: Mineral Heritage: Tourmaline
Brand: United States

United States · 1974 · 10¢

A detailed illustration of a pink and green tourmaline crystal, set against a dark background, with 'U.S. POSTAGE 10c' at the bottom.

Part of the 'Mineral Heritage' series, this stamp highlights the natural geological wealth of the United States, celebrating its diverse mineral resources.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

minerals geology nature definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott1538

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Leonard E. Buckley. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.