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Long time collector of pre 1950 and classics (forgeries included).
Mainly Europe and Asia (China, Japan) and some specific Cinderellas
Maybe I can add some info and get some in return - new to forums
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Ron
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Welcome to Stamporama Ron.
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Yes, welcome!
Forgeries is an area that deserves more coverage and study!
To me, your avatar looks like a forgery.
I have minor collections of forgeries of Danish West Indies, the La Guairá/Puerto Cabello/St Thomas private post and the Wells Fargo Pony Express private post. All of these are fairly easy to distinguish, and I just gather them as study material, paying accordingly. That is, not too much!
-Paul
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Forgeries is a key area for anyone at intermediate level of beyond. I use the Serrane Guide, clipped articles from publications; and web inquiries to accumulate notes and THE KEY illustrations to help discern friend from foe. I keep a separate binder of those I have ucovered. I would love to see side-by-sides, with notes where applicable in this space.
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rjan, here's a slightly edited cross-posting from another SOR topic:
Stagecoach mail
A Pony Express stamp, and its counterfeit:
The fakes are obvious from a mile away if you look at the differences in the "WELLS, FARGO & CO" lettering.
The genuine stamp on the left might have a faked cancellation. This series of stamps is fun and easy to plate, also. I've enjoyed plating Pony Express stamps offered on eBay, just for the exercise, not intending to own them.
Scott Trepel's booklet, Wells, Fargo & Company 1861 Pony Express Issues is a great reference. You can find downloads on the web.
-Paul
PS, I invite Ron to start a new topic on forgeries and their identification, so we don't bury this material in an Intro message.
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Hello
Long time collector of pre 1950 and classics (forgeries included).
Mainly Europe and Asia (China, Japan) and some specific Cinderellas
Maybe I can add some info and get some in return - new to forums
Regards
Ron
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03:54:36pm
re: New Intro
Yes, welcome!
Forgeries is an area that deserves more coverage and study!
To me, your avatar looks like a forgery.
I have minor collections of forgeries of Danish West Indies, the La Guairá/Puerto Cabello/St Thomas private post and the Wells Fargo Pony Express private post. All of these are fairly easy to distinguish, and I just gather them as study material, paying accordingly. That is, not too much!
-Paul
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re: New Intro
Forgeries is a key area for anyone at intermediate level of beyond. I use the Serrane Guide, clipped articles from publications; and web inquiries to accumulate notes and THE KEY illustrations to help discern friend from foe. I keep a separate binder of those I have ucovered. I would love to see side-by-sides, with notes where applicable in this space.
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12:45:08pm
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rjan, here's a slightly edited cross-posting from another SOR topic:
Stagecoach mail
A Pony Express stamp, and its counterfeit:
The fakes are obvious from a mile away if you look at the differences in the "WELLS, FARGO & CO" lettering.
The genuine stamp on the left might have a faked cancellation. This series of stamps is fun and easy to plate, also. I've enjoyed plating Pony Express stamps offered on eBay, just for the exercise, not intending to own them.
Scott Trepel's booklet, Wells, Fargo & Company 1861 Pony Express Issues is a great reference. You can find downloads on the web.
-Paul
PS, I invite Ron to start a new topic on forgeries and their identification, so we don't bury this material in an Intro message.
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