The short but interesting exchange between Ron and James triggered my concern with Edward VIII postage dues. .. Can somebody please advise me on a way to read the watermarks on these stamps?
I have tried halogen lamps, normal electric light bulbs, candlelight, and of course a specialist ultra violet light made and sold for stamp collectors. I've tried in every lighting from sunlight to a darkened room. I can see and happily identify the E8R and the St Edward's crown in the margin of a marginal piece, but on the same piece am quite unable to find those elements legible on the stamp.
Yet every dealer and vendor on eBay gives a watermark assurance with every offering. What do they know, or do, that escapes me?
Cheers and many thanks for any help. Robin
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