Bolivia 1897. (Scott #54)

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Genuine


Accent over U of REPUBLICA
C and last O of CORREOS is flattened top and bottom
There are two vertical lines in the lined section above L of BOLIVIA
The stars in the middle left and right sections are misshapen
The large triangle above the L of BOLIVIANOS in the lower section does not touch the frame below

Fournier Forgery


no accent
C and O more rounded
There are three vertical lines
The stars are well shapen as stars
The large triangle point touches frame

Bolivia

 


Bibliography

The Work of Jean De Sperati by the British Philatelic Association 1955

Album Weeds by Rev. R. B. Earee

The Serrane Guide by Fernand Serrane

The Forged Stamps of all Countries by J. Dorn

Compiled by Bill Claghorn (July 01, 2000)