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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101026-108
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Correspondence regarding printing quality and £20 plate
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- 1859 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence from 1859 discussing the quality of printing from engraved plates, specifically referencing a £20 plate and the use of Bengal paper. The letter addresses concerns about the evenness of the plate's surface, the effects of printing on paper appearance, and clarifies a misunderstanding about lithographic printing processes. The H. S. Co is mentioned, as well as references to Birmingham and Bengal.
