Egypt 1884 Postage Due

 Designed by L. Barkhauson, lithographed by V. Penasson, Alexandria.

Printed on remainders of paper used for the second issue of postage stamps (1867-69)

The 20 paras was drawn first, as a completed design, and afterwards the figures and inscriptions of values were altered as necessary to make each of the other values

As with the regular issue, there are 4 types of each value

Types with features noted

1884 J4 2pi Type3 genuine

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Forgeries

Overall the forgeries are quite good and very plentiful and the key is either a missing watermark (J1-J5 only) or missing flaws.

Forgeries sold by Fournier

Forgeries from unknown source

Note the thick outer and middle frame 

Am unusual combination from an unknown source

Addendum

1888 Fournier forgeries

!888 Fournier full sheet