the specialised four kings volume 2 page 155 gives one the answer as to why the 6d. value was never issued. during February 1935 production of this stamp commenced but Harrisons were unable to obtain a satisfactory impressions from the cylinders in ' doubly fugitive ' ink required for this denomination. thus, no registration sheet was approved. production was abandoned in May 1936 after a staggering 21,484 of 240 had been printed!. presumably at Harrisons cost. subsequently, all were destroyed except for reference examples. during 1934, Harrisons were printing the new Photogravure stamps having no 6d. value the Typograph 6d. values life was extended and printed by Harrisons. the final series of control printings for the 6d. value were under A37, B37 ( scarce ) C38 and D38 respectively. the 6d. value was used until stocks ran out in 1939. in summary, from the events described it would be logical to assume that Somerset House did require stamps that were anti - fraudulent. a note on control positioning, the initial position for the Photogravure stamps was the same as for the recess printed stamps. their followed two more positions these being in the left margin opposite Row 19 stamp 1 and later printing formats opposite Row 18 stamp 1. This cylinder position is still in use today.
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