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More unusual methods have included tearing or slicing the stamp, but this is a slower process and can easily damage the contents, and was only occasionally used, for instance in 19th century Afghanistan.reference or precision needed
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50 heller 1901 unused stamps of Austria, normal and with varnish bars
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1904 stamp of Austria, showing varnish bars after washing
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