1862-73. One Penny. Genuine There are several varieties of this stamp, varying in the colour, perforation and watermark. The one intended to be imitated by the forgers is the orange-vermilion of 1867, with star watermark, and perf. 14 to 15 1/2, compound. Engraved in taille-douce (?) on pinkish white paper. The groundwork is composed of […]
1849. 1 Kr., Black. I am afraid I shall not be able to give very satisfactory tests to distinguish the forgery now to be commented upon, as the design of the original has been very carefully copied. I cannot help thinking that the forgers have lately adopted a different and better plan with regard to […]
1857. 3d. Triangular. At the first glance, the forgery of this stamp looks very well; but, like most of its brethren, it will not bear inspection. I have a certain savage satisfaction in dissecting it, because this same forgery, or one very similar, was a much-prized member of my collection about ten years ago. Genuine […]
1851. Black on Colour, 1/3 S.GR., 1/30, 1/15 & 1/10 Thaler. Genuine The stamps of the first issue have the appearance of being engraved on stone, but I am not sure whether they are engraved or not. The design varies slightly for each value. In the 1/3 S.GR., the cross on the top […]
These cancellations were used by Fournier S. MINIATO 22 NOV 18.. EMPOLI LUCCA 1 OTT 1853 PONTEDERA LIVORNO 27 FEB 1853 E…..
1868. Five Shillings, Blue on yellow. Genuine Epargne. Perf. 13. Watermark, V. and crown. It is impossible to give all the minute differences between the genuine and the forgery. The neck of the Queen is shaded all over. There is a neat coil of plaits at the back of the head. Forged Lithograph. Perf. 13 (very […]
1869, 4 Pence. Orange. Genuine Taille-douce on white wove, perf. 11 x/2. Engine-turned design very clear. Long curl hanging down from back of head, very plain, T of St. almost as thick as the other letters. Stop below T of St. is square. Four pence appears like one word. Forged Lithographed, perf. Engine-turning very poor […]
1852, 1 Scudo. Genuine Epargne. Chalky pink. Two of the crowns on tiara Very distinct. Cross at top of tiara does not touch the lettering above it. F of FRANCO has a very large bottom stroke, which makes it almost like an E. No stroke at top of A in POSTALE. E of POSTALE larger […]
1, 5, 10 & 20 Centavos, Perf. 14. Genuine Taiile-douee. Sun, represented with eyes, nose, and mouth. Thirty-six bright rays round the sun. The “gridiron” in the upper part of shield has six bars, and the beginning of a seventh. All the values from slightly varying types. Postmark of thick parallel bars, with figure in […]
1850. 3 Pfennige. Genuine The only genuine specimen of this stamp which I have been able to pick up is so very much obliterated, that I cannot give as complete a description of it as 1 could wish. The outer line of frame is very thick, and there is a thin inner line which connects […]