OVERPRINTED IN ENGLISH: 1914 'Anglo-French/Occupation' 3pf & 10pf to 1mk as SG H1 & 3-10 but forged overprints, 40pf to 1mk each with forged Bothe guarantee handstamp, Cat £18,900 if genuine. (9 items) Our professional view 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.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

OVERPRINTED IN FRENCH: 1915 30pf 50pf & 1mk (exceptional centring) forgeries as Michel 13 15 & 16, forged 'LOME' cds, forged Bothe & Kilian guarantee handstamps, Cat €7000, €16,000 and unpriced respectively if genuine.

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

OVERPRINTED IN FRENCH: 1915 1mk & 2mk (unused, no gum) forgeries as Michel 16 & 17, forged Bothe & Kilian (1mk) or Dr Duh ! (2mk) guarantee handstamps, Cat unpriced & €28,000 respectively if genuine. (2)

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100