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ENGRAVING OF THE WEEK

on March 23, 2020

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1966

France

Soldier on battlefield

Illustration for Verdun Commemoration folder

Engraved by Georges Bétemps

Bétemps Engraving of the week

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1939
French Morocco, Definitives

1940
Togo, Definitives
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1941
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France, National relief fund

1942
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France, National relief fund
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1943
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1944
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1945
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1946
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France, Peace conference
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1947
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France, Cannes
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French Morocco, Definitives
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1948
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PRINTERS: British American Bank Note Company

The British American Bank Note Company was founded in 1866. They were located in Montreal and Ottawa, Canada. They are also known by the abbreviation BABNC.
For more information, see the Stampprintersinfo website.

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