Initially, Labuan used stamps of Straits Settlements, but in May, 1879, Labuan began issuing its own Postage Stamps. The first stamps of Labuan featured the bust of Queen Victoria with the denomination written in three languages – English, Jawi, and Chinese. For about 15 years, multiple issues were printed with various colors and watermarks.
1879 Original Issues (Sc 1-4 Engraved)
The red diamond cancel is typical of early Labuan stamps
1883-85 Issues (Engraved)
1885 Sc 17 |
1883 Sc 24 |
1892 Issues (Sc 33-37 Engraved)
Engraved VS Lithographed
The differences are quite visible
The lines in the neck and hair are much finer and detailed in the engraved.
Sc 36 vs Sc 45 |
Forgeries
The forgeries are somewhat difficult to differentiate.
There are 2 main forgers Fournier & Imperato (referred to as the "Italian" source)
There are 2 main forgers Fournier & Imperato (referred to as the "Italian" source)
As well Kamigata made forgeries.
Imperato Forgeries
Features
Heavy outline around the head
Coarse irregular neck shading
Thick lips with long crease
Short blunt lower corner arrows outside frame
Hair below the ear is one thick line
Fournier Forgeries
Very similar to the Imperato forgeries
Heavy shading in lips and crease less pronounced
Shading in hair clearer
Shading in hair clearer
Kamigata Forgeries
A decent forgery
Facial features and shading are the best of the 3
The corner arrows are almost nonexistent
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