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The forgeries, F1:

#PD1 (1/3 d)
1. Only die B.
2. Perf. 10½ (gen. 11½).
3. 'P' of 'postage' below 'one'.
4. Distance between 'Ruhleben' and 'express' 2 mm (gen. 1 mm).
5. Missing the  constant flaw in left frame's upper part.
6. Sometimes with expertising mark illustrated.
7. Not known used.
expertising marks

No F2 known.















F1:
#PD2 (1/2 d)

1. Perf. 10½ (gen. 11½).
2. Both 'postage' notably closer (0.1–0.2 mm) to the frame line (gen. 0.5 mm).
3. 'A' (both) appears to be smaller.
4. Sometimes with expertising mark illustrated below.
5. Not known used.
expertising marks

No F2 known.


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