1892, Genuine #1

1.) Prominent overprint
2.) Black, shiny ink
3.) Space between "IN" measures exactly 1 mm

Exp: PF cert.
Add'n notes: do
Ref:Rev Earee

Forgery of #1 described by Rev. Earee postmarked "Kotonou" and attributed by him to M. Battiford, of Marseilles

1.) Overprint not prominent, almost hidden under cancel
2.) Dull ink
3.) Space between "IN" measures 1.5 mm

Exp: do
Ref: Rev. Earee

 

Forgery of #1

Exp APS cert. "forged overprint"