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Invisible ink & toad poison: tools of Elizabethan spycraft

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Exploring the complexities of forging documents in the Elizabethan period

Exploring the intricate techniques and skills required for forging documents, particularly letters, during the Elizabethan era, which involved using unique methods like seals and paper locks for protection and mixing invisible inks.

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