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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101049-754
Title
Correspondence regarding bank note printing and security features, 18 May 1885
Date(s)
- 18th May 1885 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains three documents related to the production and printing of bank notes, including correspondence about sourcing printing inks, the use of back printing on notes, and price discussions. The letters reference several banks and printing firms, and discuss security features for bank notes, particularly the use of back printing on higher denominations. The documents are dated 18 May 1885.
