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Rjúpuegg - Rock Ptarmigan Eggs
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Rock Ptarmigan Eggs - Rjupuegg

A Rock Ptarmigan nest in typical surroundings, made with moss and dry leaves. The eggs number 8-12, and the female takes care of the raising of the young.

The stamp was issued in 1967 with a face value
of 5 krónur + 50 aurar.
Printed in Heliogravure by Courvoisier.

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