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Old September 9th 07, 04:37 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Nick Bridgwater[_2_]
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Default (RCSD) Chalk surface paper

Another way to tell chalk surfaced paper is to hold the stamp to the
outside of your (dry) lip - chalk surfaced paper will feel noticeably
colder & smoother than ordinary paper.

Regards,
Nick



"Blair (TC)" wrote in news:1189347815.283579.138440
@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com:

On Sep 9, 9:55 am, "news.knology.net" wrote:
How can you tell if a stamp is chalk surfaced or not?



Chalky paper, used especially on British stamps, is easy to identify.
Chalk-surfaced stamps when rubbed with silver will leave a black mark
on
them. Be careful when testing these and just touch a small corner or
part
of the stamp.

You can sort out some of the modern ordinary & chalky paper stamp
issues with an Ultra-Violet lamp.

Blair



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