Forged Stamps of Thurn & Taxis
Thurn und Taxis
1852-1866. 1 Kreuzer
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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1
‘1’ is split from the top
2
The upper left shell with the figure of value shows seven curved parts
3
The coils around the posthorn consists of 5 lines
4
To the left of ‘1’ there is a thick vertical line with three points at the top
1852. Genuine Michel #7a
Genuine characteristics are the same for all issues
1859. Genuine Michel #20
1866. Genuine Michel #51
Fournier forgery
Reprints
Reprints exist of all values. Colors are more vivid. Paper different. Ungummed. All bearing a ‘ND’ (Neudruck) mark on the back
Back of reprint
Fournier Forged Postmarks
“6”
“34”
“95”
“142”
“195”
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