Stamp Paper.....part 8

Stamp paper can be found in just about every color but the differences lie in how those colors are achieved. Color dyes can be mixed in during the papermaking process, applied to the front or both sides or created by the ingredients of the paper rather than the use of dyes.

US Carrier 20L03 issued in 1875 on pink wove paper.


US Local 20L56 issued in 1882 on pink wove paper.


Switzerland #201 issued in 1924 on surface colored granite paper with silk fibres.


No color on back, but the odd markings of the granite paper are just visable under the dotted pattern that is evidence that this stamp had grilled gum. You can also see the Swiss Cross watermark.


In wm fluid.



US #357 issued in 1909 on bluish paper (certified) made from 35% rag stock instead of all wood pulp.


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The bluish color permeates throughout and effects the color of the ink......notice the bluegreen look of this stamp...not the solid green that is common on these Washington/Franklins.

I know I read it but what was the thinking behind the blue green paper.

Another great lesson Tom, keep them coming. I remember back as a small boy when the paper mill down by the river was making colored paper. No EPA back then, the river ran what ever color was being dyed on paper that day.

Wow, I will have to save all these paper lessons to re-read, and re-read and have close by when sorting, etc. It can be a little over whelming at times trying to differentiate betw the papers.
Thanks so much, Tom for the great lessons!

Gussyboy1

Thanks Tom I was having issues with these one cent Dranklins a couple of days ago and finally gave up. I'll dig em up again

Dianne

MK......

From what I remember.....there were problems with paper shinkage after being moistened and they were hoping the rag stock would solve the problem, but it turned out to be too expensive.

That is it, as soon as you stated it I remembered the reason they tried it.