Tolima 1886 2 Pesos Violet Imperforated Pair (Forgery)

Colombia · 1886 · 2 pesos

An imperforated pair of the 1886 Tolima 2 pesos violet stamp, featuring the coat of arms of Tolima. This particular example is identified as a forgery.

This stamp represents a regional issue from the Colombian state of Tolima, a common practice in the 19th century before centralized national postal systems. Its existence as a forgery highlights the challenges of early philately and the value placed on these issues, leading to counterfeiting.