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nor that with the “20” error), which seems strange in view of the fact
that, from Rl/3 and R2/2 onwards, the 30f. shows all the same defects
in the bars as the other three values. Possibly, the bars on R1 /1 —2 and
R2/1 were replaced after three values had been printed and before work m
started on the 30f.

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Some of the main recognisable defects constant on all four values
(and also on 30f. sheets with the “20” error) are:- P
Rl/4 Top bar ragged on top and broken towards the right.
Rl/9 Bottom bar has a nick underneath at the right.
R2/2 Third bar down ragged on top. ft
R2/5 Second bar down ragged on top and nicked on top at right and left.
R3/3 Top bar has semi-circular nick underneath at centre (illustrated)
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R3/6 Second bar down is ragged on top and is nicked at left.
R7/3 Top bar has a nick on top at the left. K
R7/10 Third bar down has a nick underneath at left. m
R10/7 Second bar down is short at left.

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