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.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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