Tela - the English paper 1941-1945 symm 24/20

[Rein]

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

[Rein]

A question that occurred to me from time to time is how the Casa de Moneda did get her paper supplies.

English paper in 1941 (Tela); Italian paper in 1942 (Rayos rectos difusos) ???

Were there no blockades??? Freight-ships that had to transport tons of paper reels??? A North-American paper that was used in 1943 seems less problematic... But import from Europe during the war?

[Rein]

Were there no blockades??? Freight-ships that had to transport tons of paper reels??? A North-American paper that was used in 1943 seems less problematic... But import from Europe during the war?

Up to March 27, 1945 (when Argentina declare war to Japan and Germany), Argentina was a neutral country, so commerce with both sides was, in theory, possible. My two cents!

Ministerial

I had not realised that! Thanks!

[Rein]

1941 20.02 French y Berutti 24/20 „tela‘

1942 05.04 Postal Savingsbank 24/20 „tela‘
1942 13.07 J.M. Estrada 24/20 „tela‘

1943 03.07 Revolution 4 June 1943 various papers
1943 24.09 Tucuman Museum 24/20 „tela‘ and RR (1951)
1943 25.10 Savingsbank Conference 24/20 „tela‘ and RR.
1943 11.12 Export Day 24/20 „tela‘

1944 05.01 Pro Cartero 24/20 „tela‘
1944 31.01 Week of the Marine 24/20 „tela‘
1944 17.02 Earthquake ??paper?? => "rayado vertical"
1944 04.06 1st anniversary Revolution 24/20 „tela‘
1944 11.10 Eucharistical Congress 24/20 „tela‘
1944 24.10 Savings Day 24/20 „tela‘
1944 01.12 Reservists Day 24/20 „tela‘

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"):

[Rein]

The next 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"):

[Rein]

[Rein]

In the period 1941-1944 most of the commemorative postage stamps had been printed on paper with "Tela" 24/20 gauges; diagonal lines at 50 and -50 degrees - symmetrical paper wire - parallel watermark - direction of paper parallel to the long side of the stamp ("M").

A few exceptions 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!

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"!

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1943 24.09 Tucuman museum:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1943 25.10 Savings Day:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1943 11.12 Export Day:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1944 05.01 Pro Cartero:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1944 31.01 Week of the Marine:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1944 04.06 1st anniversary June Revolution:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1944 11.10 Eucharistical Congress:

[Rein]

The next 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"):

1944 24.10 Savings Day: