Fugitive Ink - An ink that dissolves/disintegrates in water. (same as above)
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Fugitive inks: Printing inks used in stamp production that easily fade or break up in water or chemicals. To counter attempts at forgery or the removal of cancellations, many governments have used fugitive inks to print stamps.
Fugitive Ink - soluble ink that tends to dissolve when placed in water or watermark fluid. See also Aniline Ink and Pink Backs.
Fugitive Inks: Inks that easily fade or break up in water or chemicals. To counter attempts at forgery or the removal of cancellations, many governments have used fugitive inks to print stamps.
Fugitive Inks - Printing inks used to produce stamps that easily fade or dissolve. Such inks discourage forgery or stamp re-use.
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G - Auction term, "good" condition.
Fugitive Ink
Water-soluble ink, which was used to discourage fakes, forgeries, and the chemical cleaning of stamps for illegal reuse. Such inks run when moistened and are easily damaged by rubbing.
In Great Britain, the 1880s saw the use of fugitive inks, which were water-soluble, thus preventing washing altogether.
Fugitive inks, however, will run in water, and chalky-surfaced papers will lose their designs entirely, so some knowledge of stamps is a necessity. Colored envelope paper should be soaked separately.
Row - One row of postage stamps running horizontally across the sheet. See also column.
Rub - Surface damage due to abrasion, erasure of a cancel, or other unwanted mark.
Run - Faded colour due to fugitive ink becoming damp.
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 See also: Fugitive, Used, Cover, Stamp, Printing
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