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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-GEN-100005-6
Title
Letter regarding proofs for Australian Commonwealth postage stamps
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- 19th February 1914 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: S. K. Skinner writes to James D. Heath regarding the examination of revised proofs for the Australian Commonwealth postage stamps. The letter discusses improvements in the design, particularly in the white lines of the hair, emu, and wattle leaves, and points out issues with the fine white lines in the surround of the head. A photograph of the black print of the original line-engraved stamp is enclosed.