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- Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Detection of watermarks on cover
- Replies: 8
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I bought a morley bright detector years ago and found it to be of limited use, as i find many of these stamp aids.I also bought a colour guide and found that to be even less useful.However we live and learn.As regards the detector i find a dark surface useful if light doesnt work.On cover i find it ...
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: Lavender Paper
- Replies: 2
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Lavender Paper
Can anyone explain the span of use concerning the
so called lavender paper on die 1 plates so
rigidly assigned to plates 118-136.Where did this
information originate from, and has it been accepted without question?
so called lavender paper on die 1 plates so
rigidly assigned to plates 118-136.Where did this
information originate from, and has it been accepted without question?
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: Addition of Gelatine
- Replies: 2
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Addition of Gelatine
Did the addition of Gelatine in 1855 to the gum
affect either the colour of the gum or stamp
front or back?
affect either the colour of the gum or stamp
front or back?
- Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Surface Printed
- Topic: 5 Pounds orange - Cancel? Fake?
- Replies: 2
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Hello asmodeus,i feel that it looks wrong ,in
particular the Belfast letters seem very thick
and un-natural,the circle is also very thick,and
it touches the letters.It appears to have been altered.Despite this it is still a very nice item.
particular the Belfast letters seem very thick
and un-natural,the circle is also very thick,and
it touches the letters.It appears to have been altered.Despite this it is still a very nice item.
- Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Line-Engraved
- Topic: Plum
- Replies: 8
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Plum has been defined in a range of shades for example from low toned to intense.Holland used the term low toned a long time ago.Not everyone is in agreement about this colour ,not even specialists.Some collectors even suggest dropping it from the listings,because it is so close to another shade.I t...