First Issue Stamp Forgeries

Benin Genuine

1892 Benin, #1, Mint hinge remnant, Genuine

(1.) Prominent, noticeable overprint.
(2.) Black shiny ink.
(3.) Space between "I"-"N" measures exactly 1mm.
(4.) Final upstroke of the "N" is bent to the left.
(5.) Serrane identifies 4 types. This is type I with "B" broken at the bottom.
(6.) Exp: APS cert. Notes: do. Ref: Serrane and Earee.

1892 Benin, #1, Mint no gum, Genuine

(1.) Prominent noticeable overprint.
(2.) Black shiny ink.
(3.) Space between the "I" - "N" measures exactly 1 mm.
(4.) Final upstroke of the last "N" is bent to the left.
(5.) Serrane identifies four types. This is type I with a broken bottom on the "B".
(6.) Exp: PF cert. Notes: do. Ref: Serrane and Earee.

Benin Forgery

Forgery of Benin #1 postmarked "Kotonou" described by Rev. Earee and attributed by him to M. Battifort of Marseilles

(1.) Overprint is not prominent. It is almost hidden under the cancel.
(2.) Dull ink.
(3.) Space between "I"-"N" measures 1.5 mm.
(4.) Exp: do. Ref: Earee