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Gallery of Forgeries
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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.