First Issue Stamp Forgeries

Griqualand West Genuine

1874, Griqualand West, Scott #1, Genuine

(1.) Base stamp is Cape of Good Hope #17. (It has a frame line around the stamp.)
(2.) Dark red manuscript surcharge.
(3.) Exp:APS cert. 113882. Notes:do.

1874, Griqualand West, Scott #1, Another genuine example

(1.) Base stamp is Cape of Good Hope #17. (It has a frame line around the stamp.)
(2.) Dark red manuscript surcharge.
(3.) Exp:APS cert. 186279. Notes:do.

Griqualand West Forgery

Forgery of Griqualand West #1

(1.) Base stamp is Cape of Good Hope #27. (It does not have a frame line around the stamp).
(2.) Pink manuscript surcharge.
(3.) Exp:do. Ref: R.Carlson.