Sale No: 242
Lot No: 2050
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Cat No: Collection
1914 GRI Overprints '½d.' on 3pf with Double Surcharge as SG 101a three quite different variants, two with forged Kilian guarantee handstamp. Cat £2250 if genuine. [This and the next four lots are genuine stamps with forged overprints that could easily snare the unwary]
Our professional opinion is that forgeries have a legitimate role in a serious collection. Forgeries enable comparison and are thus a valuable reference tool. Of course, forgeries are a collecting field in their own right and enthusiasts often pay more for a skillful or beguiling forgery than for the genuine article. All are fully illustrated as a guide for all collectors.
1914 GRI Overprints forged '2 Shillings.' on 2mk, '3 Shillings.' on 3mk & '5 Shillings.' on 5mk as SG 112-4, well centred, the 3/- & 5/- with forged Richter guarantee handstamps, Cat £6100 if genuine.
Sale No: 242
Lot No: 2052
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Cat No: 112 var.
1914 GRI Overprints '2 Shillings.' on 2mk with forged Double Surcharge as SG 112var, very well centred, forged Bothe guarantee handstamps. Unlisted variety. Superb!
1914 GRI Overprints '3 Shillings.' on 3mk with forged Double Surcharge as SG 113a, well centred, forged Richter guarantee handstamp. Cat £11,000 if genuine.
