Thurn und Taxis
Genuine vs. Forgeries
Wedge-shaped area or dot in the posthorn.
Short curved line between the ornament and the dot
Dot between the ‘FREIMARKE’ and posthorn ornaments
Double-line frame broken
Dot at the top of the ‘1/2’ shield
1852. Genuine Michel #3
Genuine characteristics are the same for all issues
1859. Genuine Michel #14
1862. Genuine Michel #28
1865. Genuine Michel #37
1867. Genuine Michel #47
Fournier forgery
Reprints exist of all values. Colors are more vivid. Paper different. Ungummed. All bearing a ‘ND’ (Neudruck) mark on the back
Back of reprint
“6”
“34”
“95”
“142”
“195”
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