From: jaSPAMc@gbr.online.com   
      
   On Mon, 24 May 2004 11:48:26 GMT, "JOBI01"  found   
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   >From: "Rick"    
   >Subject: Chalk Paper   
   >Date: Saturday, October 06, 2001 12:31 PM   
   >   
   >Dear R.M. Coates: The easiest way to test for chalk paper is to rub it   
   >lightly with a piece of silver (a coin will do). If it is chalk paper it   
   >will leave a gray / grey mark where the silver touched the stamp. The mark   
   >can be erased. Rick Hills   
      
   Current coinage (most) doesn't have enough silver to show. Gives more false   
   'non chalk' readings than reasonable. You can get small silver wire from a   
   jeweler for 'pennies'.   
      
   I take a small 1/4" dowl, drill a small hole in an end and insert (super   
   glue) a 1" folded loop of wire. Very fine line, and positive test.   
      
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