The Line-engraved Postage Stamps of Great Britain Printed by Perkins Bacon & Co.; a History of Their Production During the Forty Years 1840-1880

<p><i>The Line-engraved Postage Stamps of Great Britain Printed by Perkins Bacon & Co.; a History of Their Production During the Forty Years 1840-1880 Volume 2</i> meticulously details the production of Great Britain's iconic line-engraved postage stamps. Authored by Sir Edward Denny Bacon this comprehensive volume explores the forty-year period during which Perkins Bacon & Co. printed these stamps offering an in-depth look at the intricate processes and historical context.</p><p>This work provides invaluable insights into the techniques of line engraving and the evolution of stamp production. Philatelists and historians alike will find this volume to be an essential resource for understanding the rich history behind these enduring symbols of British heritage.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>