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Post by jamesw on Dec 13, 2015 2:53:57 GMT
Just came into possession of these. These are three of a set of eight Latvian stamps issued under Russian occupation in 1919. But like the Ukrainian set of 1922, these were never placed in use. Exist both perf and imperf. Reprints and counterfeits exists. Considering the inconsistent quality of these three I'm wondering if they are the repros or fakes. |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 13, 2015 3:24:33 GMT
Just came into possession of these. These are three of a set of eight Latvian stamps issued under Russian occupation in 1919. But like the Ukrainian set of 1922, these were never placed in use. Exist both perf and imperf. Reprints and counterfeits exists. Considering the inconsistent quality of these three I'm wondering if they are the repros or fakes. Possibly in the incorrect thread James. I'll leave that up to the moderators. I have them under Russia / North West / Western Army (I like them here, because they coincide with other unusual stamps of Deniken, Kolchak, and the "Don territory" ... easy to recall and locate) There are squillions of these, that pop up generally back of book. Others may suggest thread "Latvia : Under Russian Occupation" Michel apparently values these, so maybe they list them?    Overprints found...........   |
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Post by sgard on Dec 13, 2015 17:37:08 GMT
In Michel catalogue after Russia as Baltikum und West Rusland.
Numeration with Roman numbers from I to VIII.
Single stamp cost 0.30 EUR.
A - perforation 11, set of 8 cost 2.40 EUR.
B - imperf., set of 8 cost 2.-
Michel prices only for stamps in condition * .
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Post by sgard on Dec 13, 2015 18:05:53 GMT
rod222, there is a mistake in your history of Western Army from rossia.com.
The Riga was defended by National Army of Latvia with support of artilery of France and British Navies. The red Latvian riflemen force was out from central Latvia since summer of 1919.
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Post by jamesw on Dec 13, 2015 19:06:57 GMT
I leave it to the experts. Scott has them listed under Latvia.
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Post by tomiseksj on Dec 13, 2015 22:46:13 GMT
A few more that were prepared in 1919 for use but not issued...one with the Unity & Freedom overprint.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 2:44:19 GMT
Without checking my resources
The 5, 50 posted first are forgeries
The last ones the 15 & 30 are forgeries
The 20 looks decent , the overprint I would have to check.
I may post a short study on these , posting the genuine is easier than the forgeries as there are a lot of variations.
The problem with these and others like the BNR's is that there seems to be different versions by experts as to what is genuine
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Post by jamesw on Dec 14, 2015 3:31:08 GMT
Interesting, thanks Falschung. I look forward to your study. Quite honestly these are more interesting to me as fakes/forgeries than the real thing
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 3:58:22 GMT
The study of forgeries requires a lot of effort & research
You find out a lot about the genuine stamps doing the research
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Post by rod222 on Dec 14, 2015 9:51:22 GMT
A small selection, indicating the vast array of perf/imperf, paper types, colour shades etc.  |
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