Notebook - Fall Fair Special - td6

L’Atelier du Timbre: The TD6 Press The TD6: A Major Milestone in the History of Stamps Developed by Chambon for the Atelier du Timbre-Poste in the late 1950s, the TD6 press entered service in 1960. This six-color intaglio rotary press combines indirect intaglio printing with direct intaglio printing. It enhances color richness while preserving the characteristic relief of the engraving and increasing production speeds. Starting in 1970, the TD6 presses installed in Boulazac printed, among others, Béquet’s “Marianne” stamps, Gandon’s “Sabine” stamps, Gandon’s “Liberté” stamps, the Bicentennial “Marianne,” as well as numerous commemorative stamps. The display case highlights this press and its operation through the engraved cylinder, intaglio printing, the numbering mechanism, and the delivery unit, showcasing the techniques and expertise involved in stamp production. The various print runs produced on the TD6 presses can be identified by certain indicators, such as the press number, the date of printing, or the printing marks—elements that are particularly sought after by collectors.

Création Louis Boursier d'ap. photos Philaposte