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• 15th June 1850 (Creation)

Royal Philatelic Society London

189 ше #1000, provided, that the size of the note is not large than the sample sent, and that they befristed in founted V Black ink The difference in form (by which understand you tomean a difference in the engraved work on the plate, but not inits size) of each denomi -nation of yole would make no difference in the expense. The extra expense for colors would be Pf. a thousand for any color but vermillion, We will guarantee the paper being of the best & most suitable description, the price of the watermark mould is the only expense and indie in the Estimate of 40): $1000, in will for the clearest and most distinct description not exceed $12 12- andwill last for 20 years. 1790 order & your correspondents Fourzelves This plan is adopted by some ustomers. but in general tuptates are left entirely our custody, which has the advantage fallowing aperiodical examination to see that they suffering from rust or corrosion; arench The can only add that should you honor us with your order you may Meleg upon our best budeavour being exorted to do YouJuſtice, you justice, and have the honor to be ourselves crédit. Gentlechain respectfully Bill regard to the scenity which he spear. Mambrovsen With we can offer against any improper use being made of the plates, we feel that the strongest claim forcone- which we can offer is that during the whole number of years that our Machinery has been in operation. V and during which marry hundreds Millions of Bank Hotes have been made by us noone, case Brand has yet occurred. We bef however to point an that our plates, having various descriptions of engraving upon them, are obliged to be engraved Hop by any one individual, but by the joint assistance of several artists working on distinct and separate Grieces of Steel, so that to improper use campossibly be made of the plate, during the process of engraving When once the printing of the first order is concluid we should if your correspondents so wish it, have no objection to lodge the plates under Docksing 2foclust Cone Rey being kept by yourselves & the other by us, in your hands _ the plates to be delivered upto whenever fresh notes may be required, on the jou found us Jaylor Ployis Guillermen your this Hechte Motor Highstreet 15th June 1850 We have grow the pleqture of forwarding a duct & Bank Szte Paper which we have made agreeably to the suffections core- -tamed in your favor of the 8th March Wethicke it is A sufficient thickness not to thew the back thro" Falso that the surface will prevent the dust adhering to it we feel persuaded that altho' ing Consequence of the back it is rather stouter than we should recommend it will wear well, as it is remarkably tough. Should you with lover its appearance after being printed, we shall be mort happy fosend you for Dimpressions of your Note with the back complete ou relligning your Orders to that effect - We are Scullence & see

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Summary: The letter discusses the specifications and costs related to bank note printing, including engraving details, paper quality, watermark molds, and the security of printing plates. It mentions the guarantee of paper quality and the process of engraving by multiple artists to prevent improper use.

Date: 15th June 1850

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