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Reference code
GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-178
Title
Correspondence regarding stamp designs and cheque printing
Date(s)
- July 2nd 1858 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence discussing the design and production of colonial stamps, specifically the use of a Britannia figure and color to indicate denomination, as well as the preparation of plates for the Bank of Valparaiso. It also addresses technical considerations for cheque printing, including the use of lithography versus engraving and the security features of fugitive ink.
