Stamp Paper.....part 10

Onionskin paper......extremely thin but stiff and snaps back quickly with a distinctive sound during a flex test. It's sound is a higher pitch and sharper than most stamp papers.

Printing is done in reverse on the back with gum applied over the printing. Used stamps should be left on cover/piece because the ink will be lost if soaked. Stamps on onionskin paper need to be handled carefully.....printing is prone to flaking off.

Scott US Essay #79-EBa.....printed in 1867 by Henry Lowenberg.

Front with black background.


Back with black background.


Front with back lighting.


Back in wm fluid.


Front with white background.


At about 10x.


At 100x.

Another wonderful post with very useful information and an interesting essay!

Thanks Tom

Once again very informative.

Dianne

Thanks Tom I read about this type of paper but never really saw it. I can see how it worked for making sure the stamp could not be reused. I wonder how many collectors tried to soak this one.

Another great read Tom. Do you have any background as to the process of the making of onion skin paper? Well aware of wood pulp process but just curious on this one. When one can understand a process to produce a item the rest of the information of the item is second nature.

Thank you all.....


I really appreciate your interest and feedback.

This project has been time consuming and a lot of work, mostly the huge number of photos, but at the same time it's been a lot of fun. I must also add that I have learned a fair amount since I began. My hope is that when finished, this information will help beginners and intermediate collectors add a new dimension to their collection, learning and adding value at the same time. As I'm sure many of you have noticed, there is very little similar information on the market.

Mac.....I really have no experience with the process involved but it seems to me that there is something different added to the mix because the wood fibres are less compact and there are many small/tiny gaps. It almost seems as though it was sprayed on both sides with something like a colorless varnish. I doubt this is true but it's the impression I get when viewing it in my microscope.

At the moment I have two more postings just about ready to add to this series. For those that continue to follow my progress, I promise you will not be disappointed.....the item I'm planning to show last is something that 99% of collectors never get a chance to see.