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Hi guys Was starting to take a look at my Large Queens and came across this Scott 25ii and noticed the back had what looked like what could be the "&"sign on the back..Opinions. Robert    |
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watermark fluid. Would lighter fluid work Gilles le timbre...? Robert |
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I believe it will. You may try water 1st. Put in in a black plastic cup older or something similar. If watermark is present and strong, that may be sufficient
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Safe brand watermark detector fluid - trichlorofloromethane. I think I spelled it correctly and if they still make it. I believe it may be one of those ozone depleting agents that may have been done away with. And then as everyone has said - try water. Some lighterfluids may have an oily after effect and is somewhat "flamable". Test on another cheapie or damaged stamp first if you must use it. . |
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Robert,
Bothwell paper is supposed to have a distinctive vertical honeycomb mesh. All other papers are horizontal wove paper.
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Bothwell paper is supposed to have a distinctive vertical honeycomb mesh. In that case Jan, no use testing for watermark, since mine looks Horizontal...Thanks Robert |
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Bothwell paper has a distinct diamond pattern that is easily seen in watermark fluid.  |
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Robert,
I am not an expert on this issue, and admit that I have never seen an example with Bothwell paper. An example of the 1 cent sold last weekend at a local auction for $126. I now regret not having gone to view it.
It is too bad that the Unitrade catalog does not show this vertical weave. Thank you gportch for the scan so I know what to look for.
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