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   Message 834 of 1,744   
   J. A. Mc. to All   
   Re: Water marks   
   13 Dec 04 09:52:43   
   
   From: jaSPAMc@gbr.online.com   
      
   On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 23:55:04 -0000, "Gandalph"  found these   
   unused words floating about:   
      
   >Sorry for what may be a dumb question but I know nothing about stamp   
   >collecting, and to be honest I find the subject as dull as ditch water.   
   >However my dad knows I use Usenet and he asked me to find the answer to this   
   >question for him.   
   >   
   >He tells me he used to use Benzene to make the watermarks in stamps show up   
   >more easily. I know from my A-level chemistry that Benzene is highly   
   >carcinogenic and is now banned from sale to the public. What he wants to   
   >know is if there is any other substance that is safe/legality available that   
   >will do the same thing.   
   >   
   >Thanks,   
   >David.   
      
   There are several brands of "Safe" (that being one of them as well!)   
   watermark fluids. You can get them from a nearby stamp dealer or possibly a   
   hobby shop.   
      
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