Embossing is generally an ink free process in which a design or text is pushed into the back of the paper using pressure. This is typically done using a metallic die and a counter die. The resulting appearance on the front of the paper is a raised representation of the intended design. This design can either be single level (a one dimensional raised design) or multiple level (a three dimensional design done with a brass die). This process can also be done in register with ink or foil in some instances. These pages take into account only issues after WW-II, although the technique of embossing has been used since the early years, just think of stamps of Sardinia in 1853.

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