Andrey
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What is that?
Several members and collectors asked me today about the following listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3495&...
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Andrey
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The answer:
Smaller size stamp is a shrunk copy of the normal stamp.
How?
Made up using the method used to shrink fabric - mercerization - "merseresatzia"(russian).
Paper shrunk, perforation too. Usually stamps are regummed.
Usually stamps on cotton paper used to make such forgeries.
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Gary
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merseresation?
No such word in my dictionary.
Did you mean mercerization?
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Andrey
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Yes, thanks Gary, I corrected it
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Rusalka
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Can anyone please tell me more about mercerization I have not come across this term before.
Thanks 
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GregMirsky
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Mercerization: "A process whereby cotton is treated with a solution of Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) to improve its dye affinity and luster.
Invented by John Mercer in 1844."
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Gary
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Do we have any examples of this?
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yozhik
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merseresation?
mercerization??
according to my dictionary it is "Mercerisation"
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Jeff
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in USA English
it is Mercerization
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