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1941 English paper, from Wiggins Teape, parallel watermark Multiple Suns + RA. Sun 9.5mm, symmetrical paper wire, density 24/22 Referred to as 1E3c by Tony Rubiera and as MI 4 by Dário Bardi.
In 1941 an English type of paper got introduced for Argentinean stamps - not only the definitives but also most of the Commemoratives of that period. The paper mesh we see comes from a weave that has vertical lines/threads and horizontal threads of various densities; the usual density is 28-30 vertical threads(warp) per horizontal centimeter AND some 20 horizontal threads (weft) per vertical centimeter! The gauges noted as follows - 28/20, 30/20, 24/20, etc... The so-called Tela paper has a grid/wire gauge of 24/20; I will show you the original English stamps as well for comparison. 24/20 diagonal lines at 50 and -50 degrees
28/20, diagonal lines at 58 and -58 degrees
1941 French y Berutti The first commemorative postage stamps with "Tela" 24/20 gauges; diagonal lines at 50 and -50 degrees - symmetrical paper wire - paralell watermark - direction of paper parallel to the long side of the stamp ("M"):
1942 Postal Savingsbank
1942 J.M. Estrada
A few exceptions to the use of Tela in that period - of which the best known is the 1943 June Revolution series; all values on coated paper, but the 5c also on Rayos Rectos Difusos and on Tela! Revolution 4 June 1943 A rather good example of Tela:
A less good example of Tela with a surface more like the Difusos:
Both examples of the Tela show the watermark at the front! Bear in mind that Tela has a parallel watermark whilst the 2 other types of paper have an orthogonal watermark! An example of the Difusos - orthogonal watermark, asymmetrical paper wire, vertical direction of paper parallel to the long side of the stamp "M":
And an example of the coated paper - orthogonal watermark, asymmetrical paper wire, vertical direction of paper parallel to the long side of the stamp "M":
In this paper the horizontal "rayado" can be seen at the back and the paper wire is visible from the front! This last characteristic was described by mr Bardi in his chapter on the coated papers (Tizado) for the "Grueso"!
1943 Tucuman Museum
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