First Issue Stamp Forgeries

Gambia Genuine

1869, Gambia, Scott #1, Genuine

(1.) The stamp is pale brown in color.
(2.) The flatness at the tops of the "A"'s in Gambia measures about .3 mm.
(3.) Exp: APS cert. Notes: do.

1869, Gambia, Scott #1a, Genuine

(1.) The stamp is brown in color.
(2.) The flatness at the tops of the "A"'s in Gambia measures about .3 mm.
(3.) Exp: do. Ref: F. Aretz.

1869, Gambia, Scott #2, Genuine

(1.) Further illustrating the more pointed tops of the "A"'s on the genuine first issue stamps.
(2.) Exp: do.

Gambia Forgery

Forgery of Gambia #1

(1.) Flat tops of the "A"'s in Gambia are about .7 mm wide.
(2.) Exp: do. Ref: F.Aretz.