mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
29 Jul 2021
12:04:25pm

I have the following stamp that I am sure is a fake only because it is very nice and has full gum and because the Scott Cat value is $410. The stamp is Scott # 15N1.

My question is, is there any place on the Web that can tell me what to look for to tell the difference between a real one and a fake one or can someone on SOR tell me what to look for? I do not want to waste my time and money to send to an expert if I can tell the difference.



Thanks for any help.

Mel

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re: Russian Occupation East Saxony 1945

Hi Mel
In Michel's catalogue the forgeries are typo and offset.
The resolution of the picture is not sufficient, but I think Charlie2009 is right.
George

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mbo1142

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29 Jul 2021
04:45:06pm

re: Russian Occupation East Saxony 1945

Thanks, much better picture. Following is a picture of the back. I do not detect any offset marks, but did discover a printed signature that is in the lower left of the stamp on back. Signature is hard to make out so the stamp is upside down to better see the signature.





Edit to add. Authentication marks used by the German BPP indicate that the placement of signatures on imperf stamps is in the lower left of the stamp. That is where the mark is, but being upside down scares me.

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re: Russian Occupation East Saxony 1945

https://stamporama.com/discboard/disc_main.php?action=20&id=24285#172504
Offset-printing method,not print on the back of the stamp.
HockeyNut explain very well(see link)

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mbo1142

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29 Jul 2021
06:58:00pm

re: Russian Occupation East Saxony 1945

You guys are great. Do believe it is Richter. I have a microscope, so will try to take a picture of the edges as shown. I looked with my 10x and it looks promising. Will post a picture if able.

Again thanks, I am feeling pretty good at the moment that what I have is the real deal.

Will keep you informed.

Mel

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mbo1142

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31 Jul 2021
09:24:43am

re: Russian Occupation East Saxony 1945

Thank everyone for the help.

SOR is a great place.

Mel

 
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