The first stamps of this issue didn't have any watermark (from 1861 to 1871).
Genuine imperforate stamps are proofs.
The stamps have a variety of perfs, bisects and overprints all of which have been forged.
Genuine imperforate stamps are proofs.
The stamps have a variety of perfs, bisects and overprints all of which have been forged.
Genuine stamps
Forgeries
Spiro Forgeries
Torres Forgeries
Oneglia/Panelli Forgeries
Very well executed & dangerous. Engraved with watermark.
Border under name is irregular, 1/ stamp "G" has a crossbar not in originals. Colors are deeper than originals. Fake cancel is typical of the period.
Border under name is irregular, 1/ stamp "G" has a crossbar not in originals. Colors are deeper than originals. Fake cancel is typical of the period.
Crude Forgeries
Bisect Forgery
Overprint Fake
genuine on the right
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