rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 12, 2015 22:57:54 GMT
Forgery.
Do you have any information on Venezuela Forgeries?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 23:27:55 GMT
Venezuela - over 100 forgeries 1859-1874 including Barquitos, Carupano, Escudo, extensive 1880 Bolivar
Not to mention at least 100 diagrams on forgery specs
One of my most complete & probably a 50+ page article if & when I find time to put it all together
If you have a specific request - send by email a really good scan - pls don't post it
A project like this one would take me a few weeks to do.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 13, 2015 0:21:01 GMT
Venezuela - over 100 forgeries 1859-1874 including Barquitos, Carupano, Escudo, extensive 1880 Bolivar Not to mention at least 100 diagrams on forgery specs One of my most complete & probably a 50+ page article if & when I find time to put it all together If you have a specific request - send by email a really good scan - pls don't post it A project like this one would take me a few weeks to do. Thank you. Yes, I appreciate the enormity of the task. If possible, I would like to begin with just the 1880 Simon Bolivar (Both issues) but mainly with Mr. Bolivar facing left. I mainly isolate using the receding hairline, dent in the forehead and blob in the ear. I would be fascinated if a deeper study on this issue was available. Also, if there is policy to isolate issues of this ilk cancelled fiscally, and if so how to identify? I'll send some detailed scans of the issue in question. Meanwhile I'll post an image of a page that is pretty scrappy, and not intended for your use. I expect Jerry to upbraid me esp with the 50c browns which, no doubt are forgeries. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2015 1:07:12 GMT
Probably the authority on Venezuela is "The Postage Stamps of Venezuela" Hall & Fulcher 170 pages 1924 - VERY hard to find
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 13, 2015 2:59:54 GMT
Probably the authority on Venezuela is "The Postage Stamps of Venezuela" Hall & Fulcher 170 pages 1924 - VERY hard to find Right. Thank you. I just downloaded a free copy. I'll consult that, and save you, your valuable time. |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 13, 2015 3:44:33 GMT
Probably the authority on Venezuela is "The Postage Stamps of Venezuela" Hall & Fulcher 170 pages 1924 - VERY hard to find Available at PB Books £95 |
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Post by classicalstamps on Dec 20, 2016 15:06:56 GMT
rod222You can find a lot of information to start with here: stampforgeries.com/forged-stamps-of-venezuela/Included are some translated content from ASOFILCA (which I highly recommend). There are more articles on their site (in Spanish). Besides the obvious forgeries, it require substantial knowledge to navigate through the forgeries of Venezuela.
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Jul 12, 2020 22:32:44 GMT
I have a decent smattering of early Venezuela, but I am sure that several are forgeries. I’ll post pics of what I find here. I’ll also compile the above info plus whatever I find on Venezuelan forgeries and reprints and post that here, too.  The Postage Stamps of Venezuela" Hall & Fulcher 170 pages 192 Links to sites with more info: stampforgeries.com/forged-stamps-of-venezuela/To start, here is a pic of eleven different Fournier forgeries. Note that any Venezuela with cancels that are dots are forgeries.  |
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 13, 2020 10:56:58 GMT
Hi For Venezuela forgeries send a PM to Will Castillo. He also has/had a web page, of which I have a copy on Box, which can be downloaded: Venezuela Forgeries The documents are in Spanish but Google Translate does a decent job. For ALL my Venezuela tables and documents download: Venezuela
Note: Any of my documents and/or tables that are downloaded may not be published as they have no permissions and are for personal use only. Jerry B |
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jul 13, 2020 13:25:52 GMT
Many thanks for resurrecting this long-dormant thread, Terri ( philatelia). I really enjoy learning how to identify the classic forgeries. And many thanks to Jerry B for the kind offer. I have already downloaded the lot, and will peruse at my leisure. I noticed that rod222 originally stated that he downloaded a free copy of the 1924 reference book, but I could not find any such source online now. If anyone else has a clue about that, I would be glad to hear it. |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Jul 13, 2020 13:34:58 GMT
Thanks, fellas! The information is extremely welcome.
Venezuela is a fascinating area to collect - you can find imperf pairs, forgeries, proofs and all sorts of delights at affordable prices.
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 13, 2020 16:45:03 GMT
Hi Beryllium Guy
I could not find the link either. I will e-mail Rodney and see if he still has the link.
Jerry B
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Jul 13, 2020 18:30:09 GMT
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jul 13, 2020 19:09:23 GMT
Many thanks, Steve ( tomiseksj), I have downloaded them all. I appreciate your efforts on this. My searching did not turn this up, but perhaps I gave up too quickly. Also thanks to Jerry B! If you do hear from Rod, I will be glad to learn if you find anything. Thanks to you both!  |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 13, 2020 20:23:58 GMT
Hi Beryllium Guy
I e-mailed Rodney and I got the link from him. I'll try the download and if successful I will send you the link via PM.
Jerry B
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elderstamps
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Post by elderstamps on Jan 21, 2021 22:52:14 GMT
This is a fascinating area, the Hall & Fulcher study is a great book but is already outdate in some areas (I have the Hall & Fulcher articles combined in one pdf file). A excellent source is the web site for ASOFILCA (se following link), but all is in spanish. Venezuelan forgeriesIf somebody have any question, please post a picture over here and sure me or Will will be happy to investigate and help. |
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