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Stamp Forgeries
The 1922 Surcharges: 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange
Among fakes of Lithuanian rarities it is not unusual to come across forgeries of one of the 1922 surcharges, namely, the 1 CENT. black surcharge on 30 sk. stamps of the Vytis design in orange colour. Forged surcharge 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange … [Read more...] about The 1922 Surcharges: 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange
Forgeries of Vilnius Issues
Technically, each stamp of Vilnius I and II issue is "one-of-a-kind" and is so collected. Genuine full sheets of 20 stamps (5x4) can be viewed to show stamp positions. View complete sheet of First Vilnius issue 10 sk stamp (Mi, Sc 1) and 15 sk … [Read more...] about Forgeries of Vilnius Issues
Forgeries: “Nepriklausoma Lietuva” 1941
The overprinting of Soviet stamps with the three-liner NEPRIKLAUSOMA / LIETUVA / 1941 - VI - 23 was authorised by the Lithuanian Provisional Government after Germany had declared war and her troops moved into the Soviet Union in the early hours of … [Read more...] about Forgeries: “Nepriklausoma Lietuva” 1941
Spot the forgery: Raritan Auction 59
Update 11/30/2013 National Assembly Special issue on a domestic registered cover. I think this cover is a backdated cancellation forgery. This recently surfaced cover was created sometime after the cancellation date using a backdated … [Read more...] about Spot the forgery: Raritan Auction 59