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.

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$50

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.

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1914 GRI Overprints '2 Shillings.' on 2mk with forged Double Surcharge as SG 112var, very well centred, forged Bothe guarantee handstamps. Unlisted variety. Superb!

Grade A+ B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

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.

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1914 GRI Overprints '3 Shillings.' on 3mk with forged Triple Surcharge as SG 113var, minor toning, forged Kilian guarantee handstamp. Unlisted variety.

Grade B C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100