1920. Gabriele d’Annunzio
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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Two-lined eyebrow above the eye
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4 dots diagonally on the neck
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‘O’ in POSTALE is round
Genuine Michel #115
Genuine characteristics are the same for all values
Forgery type I
– ‘O’ in POSTALE is oval
– Two-lined eyebrow above the eye
– Without 4 dots diagonally on the neck
Forgery type II
– Generally as the genuine
– Eyebrow has 1 line and a series of dots
– Paper is smooth, mostly gum free
Forgery type III
– As forgery type II, but on rough paper
Forgery type I
– ‘O’ in POSTALE is oval
– Two-lined eyebrow above the eye
– Without 4 dots diagonally on the neck
Forgery type II
– Generally as the genuine
– Eyebrow has 1 line and a series of dots
– Paper is smooth, mostly gum free
Forgery type III
– As forgery type II, but on rough paper
1921. Gabriele d’Annunzio Surcharged ‘Governo Provvisorio’
Genuine vs. Forgeries
Forged overprints have not been recorded on genuine stamps except 1 Lira (Michel #124)
Genuine
Forgery type I
Forgery type II
Forgery type III
Basic stamp forgery type I with a type I forged overprint
The stamp to the left was certified by Mr. Petric and sold as genuine. Many similar examples. Do not trust ‘Petric’ signatures!
All stamps in the series have been forged
Thanks to Ivan Martinâs, Verband Philatelistischer Prüfer E.V, for images and Analysis of Fiume forgeries.
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