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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-INT-110046-1242-4
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Description of Line-Engraved Printing Techniques
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Summary: This page explains the process of line-engraved or intaglio printing, particularly as it relates to stamp production. It describes how ink is held in engraved lines and transferred to paper, and notes that most government-issued stamps in the United States use this technique.
