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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101015-174
Title
Correspondence regarding cheque printing and color samples
Date(s)
- Dec.k 20th 1860. (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence from Perkins Bacon & Co. at 69 Fleet St. regarding the forwarding of cheque books to Carlisle and Whitehaven, discussion of lithographed versus copper plate checks, and a sample of cheque paper with a new ink color. The letter addresses issues with color consistency and describes improvements in ink preparation.
