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common1900-1945
Gallery of Forgeries
China · 1900 ·
This entry refers to a gallery showcasing various forged Chinese stamps, intended for educational purposes for philatelists to identify fakes. It does not describe a specific genuine stamp.
Understanding forgeries is crucial in philately, especially for countries like China where many valuable stamps have been counterfeited throughout history.
Printing Method
Themes
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$9Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$2Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.



