Genuine Stamps 1885 Sc1-10
The following was advertised as a "proof set" but is possibly a modern reproduction in nature given the lack of fine detail
Forgeries
Fournier sold these as sets, in small sheets and cancelled and unused singles.
These are very well done and account for most Monaco forgeries which have a 2:1 ratio over genuine issues sold.
Fournier full sheets
Fournier cancels
"MONACO 4E./13 NOV. 85 PRINCIPAUTE" in a double circle
"MONACO 3E/17 MARS 91 PRINCIPAUTE" in a double circle
"MONACO 3E/27 DEC 89 PRINCIPAUTE" in a double circle
"MONTE-CARLO 4E./12 OCT. 87 PTE DE MONACO" in a double circle
"MONTE-CARLO 4E/11 90 PTE DE MONACO" in a double circle
"PRINCIPAUTE DE MONACO */16 87" in a single wavy circle
Sperati Forgeries
Sperati made forgeries of the 75c and the 1Fr
1885 Issue 75c
There is a white spot in the right leg of "A" of "PRICIPAUTE"
There is a white dot above and slightly to the right of forehead hairline
The top of the "C" of "PRICIPAUTE" is weak with patchy color
The top arm of the "C" of "PRICIPAUTE" is detached, or nearly so
The outer frameline has a break above the "A" of "PRICIPAUTE"
There is a white scratch that runs from the base of the bust to the circle below
Other Forgeries
As noted they outnumber genuine 2:1
It is noted they come from several locals and forgers.
Anyone interested in finding out more should get the following (I have not read it)
"Les Timbres-Poste de Monaco La Serie Charles III" by P.G. Almasy (1945)
