The genuine stamps are unwatermarked. There are 12 different types of each stamp.
In 1861 the values 1p, 4p red, 6p and 1Sch were engraved on bluish or yellowish paper, perforated 13.
The values 1p, 4p orange and 1Sch were issued engraved on white paper in 1867, perforated 13.
In 1876 the values 1p, 4p orange, 6p and 1Sch were issued lithographed with perforation 15
Original Stamps
Sc1 1d lake rose
Sc2 4d dull rose
Sc7 6d lilac grey
Sc8 1Sh green
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| SC9 1d Red. |
A full sheet of Sc8
These are engraved forgeries.
The 4 p of this forgery set has four very heavy dots in the corners.
The "X" of "SIX" in the 6 p value is badly done.
In the 1 Shilling value the head of standing lady is too far from the ellipse and has a flat top.
Typical Spiro cancels
Torres Forgeries
With typical "909" & "VF" cancels
Fournier Forgeries
Bogus One Penny
6d pair
6D Sheet
1Sh sheet
4d sheet
Unknown forgers
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