achlenov
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I don't mean to imply that these are fogeries, I just have never seen those stamps used for some reason... Is the town name correct, at least?
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jlechtanski
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Kirjasalo was their only post office.
Кирьясало
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Dr. Ray Ceresa
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The forgeries, (only one series recorded) are printed deeper colours with more varieties. They are in circulation as full sheets perf. and imperf.
plus printer's waste. Get one good used copy and it will be a good reference against any of the forgeries
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Gary
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Ray, would it be possible for you to post one good used copy for us to use?
Thanks
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Dr. Ray Ceresa
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I have just recently acquired a couple of good used examples and will attempt to attach them here.
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Dr. Ray Ceresa
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And here are the forgeries for comparison
 
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Dr. Ray Ceresa
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Note the distinct lines in the shading of the sky and clouds
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jlechtanski
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The illustrated 50p forgery is relatively easy to spot since it is printed on white rather than cream paper.
It is interesting to note that although the stamps are postmarked Kirjasalo, the post office was actually safely located at the Rautu Railroad Station
in what was then Finland.
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