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for posts that discuss forgeries and faked stuff

Hello again – an old “friend” visits

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Stefan

A while ago I wrote about an item that was offered at Cherrystone. See here for details:  A real rarity … really? Cherrystone withdraw the item and apologized. Now the owner took the item to a different auction house. The 32. … Continue reading →

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Raritan auction #66

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Stefan

A short comment to the current auction at Raritan. The Armenian stuff looks quite good. The got some interesting items. For example that one: This is one of the more difficult overprints. If the basic features (stamp itself) are ok, … Continue reading →

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Forgeries of the Fiscal Overprint on the Paris Issue stamps

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Stefan

The so called Paris issue or Chassepot issue (the name of the printing works in Paris) was never brought into use since once it arrived in Erevan, the Armenian communist had taken over and the Dashnaks who ordered this issue … Continue reading →

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Forgeries at Cherrystone

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Stefan

Some of the most common overprint forgeries on the First Essayan Pictorial Issue can (again) be bought at Cherrystone. This forgery of the 35 Gold-kopeck overprint is quite crude and easily spotted. You can check here  for my article with … Continue reading →

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Forged items at pro auctions – a small update

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Stefan

I do not check every auction for forged items. But sometimes I do and often I send them a mail. Of course this is not always met with enthusiasm. Especially, when the items are already on the internet listing. And sometimes … Continue reading →

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The 15 Overprint in Detail

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Stefan

The 15 Gold Kopeck Overprint as quite common, just like the 20 Gold Kopeck from the post before. Still the forgeries are much more difficult to spot. Part of the problem is the dark and well inked background, which hides … Continue reading →

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The 20 overprint in Detail

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Stefan

The 20 Goldkopeck overprint is quite common. Still the forgers did not neglect it and we can discuss the different types of forgeries. This is a genuine overprint on a genuine basic stamp. Please not the blue signature on top … Continue reading →

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Forgeries with signatures are still Forgeries

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Stefan

It is no secret that most of the stamps from Armenia offered on eBay and Co. are forgeries. This lot is no exception. Let’s have a look at the stamps. All overprints are crude forgeries and the rectangular and star … Continue reading →

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Forged Overprints on Reprints

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Stefan

Currently on Delcampe: 10 lots offered by the same seller sharing a common flaw – the stamps are reprints and the overprints are all fake. A rather strong self-confidence probably in conjunction with ignorance of the details of the stamps … Continue reading →

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Nice and typical example of one of the easier to spot unframed Z forgeries

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Stefan

The shape of the unframed “Z” is very typical and once you know it, quite easy to spot. Enjoy this forgery offered on Delcampe for meager 72 Euro. Dead giveaway: both handles are tilting down facing the floor.

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