OVERVIEW
Stamp #1
Stamp #2
Refer to the above stamps, there are two stamps
for Cape of Good Hope (COGH) Triangular issue which was on-used from 1853 to 1865 with face value of One Penny. Issue in 1861 is so-called "Triangular Woodblock".
The colour shades of stamp #1 is apparently Black whereas stamp #2 is Brick Red, to be examined either it's Genuine or Forgery.
Few tips are suggested by Philatelies expert who are specialized on the British Empire stamps; vast experience in analysing the integrity of the stamps based on comparison with specimens and proofs.
The colour shades of stamp #1 is apparently Black whereas stamp #2 is Brick Red, to be examined either it's Genuine or Forgery.
Few tips are suggested by Philatelies expert who are specialized on the British Empire stamps; vast experience in analysing the integrity of the stamps based on comparison with specimens and proofs.
MYLA PHILATELY believe that the tips given by the experts are useful especially for the Beginners collectors. This study is merely testified either that tips are workable or elsewhere needs further improvise prior to establish a pool-proof references and guidances.
An expert be able to determine authenticity of the stamp less a minute. There are plenty of the forgeries stamps with different physical characteristic. Hence, should be analysed as much as we can.
An expert be able to determine authenticity of the stamp less a minute. There are plenty of the forgeries stamps with different physical characteristic. Hence, should be analysed as much as we can.
ISSUES
Numerous of the forgery stamps with different
characteristic and quality are trading in the market. Some of them, may looks similar to the Genuine but
actually it is a forgery stamp.
In this case, the forgery stamps were attributed by the following sources; J.D. Sperati, F. Fournier, N. Imperato, B. Assmus M. Joseph (Postmark), David A.G (overprints), A.A. Jurgens (Cape Wood Blocks), P. Winter (House of Stamps), Senf Brothers, O. Schroder, Spiro Brothers and A. Taylor.
In this case, the forgery stamps were attributed by the following sources; J.D. Sperati, F. Fournier, N. Imperato, B. Assmus M. Joseph (Postmark), David A.G (overprints), A.A. Jurgens (Cape Wood Blocks), P. Winter (House of Stamps), Senf Brothers, O. Schroder, Spiro Brothers and A. Taylor.
ISSUANCES
According to London Philatelist, the first COGH stamps were issued on 1st September, 1853 by
Bacon Perkins in London, consisted of two face values; one penny and four
pence. The next issuance were on 19th February 1858, prove the date
of issue for the six pence and one shilling values.
The original die came from the value of one
penny, and from which the dies for the three other values were afterward
produced, engraved by Messrs. Perkins Bacon & Co. The plates were steel,
and each contained 240 specimens, in fifteen horizontal rows of 16 stamps,
which were arranged in eight squares.
The woodblocks engraved on steel by C.J.
Roberts was printed from stereotyped plate by Saul Solomon and Co in Cape Town
on January 1861. The issue from 1863/1864 were printed by De La Rue from plates
that had been engraved by Perkins-Bacon and used for printing the first issue.
All of issuances, having different quality and characteristic but in certain
elements, there were united & having common similarity in term of key
features of the Genuine stamps.
The total quantity being produced:-
- 1d - 5.95 million
- 4d- 7.01 million
- 6d - 0.92 million
- 1/- - 0.38 million
EXAMINATED OF SAMPLES
Basically, the COGH Triangular issue has THREE borders or frames; Left Top Chord (Slanting), Right Top Chord
(Slanting) and Bottom Chord. The shape is most likely like a truss in the building
structure. There are THREE ornaments at every corner; centre ornament is
Bullseye, left & right of bottom corner is 4-ray spines. The Cape Triangles
were the first triangular shaped stamps in the world.
Sample #1
Particulars:-
Face value: One Penny (1d)
Colour: Black
Year of Issuance: 1853 onward
Die: Proof/Essay/Forgery
Quantity: 1
Shape: Triangle
Condition: Unused & defective red colour shades most probably signed of rejection or chemical reaction on
paper.
Paper: Blue Paper with Watermark
Abstract the Check-list Items base on the following points:-
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11.
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Checklist Points:
No
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Visibility
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Remark
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Bottom Chord
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1.
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Four diamond hatching.
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Yes
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2.
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‘O’ of ‘HOPE’ is slightly higher than
H, P & E.
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Yes
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3.
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White line insides ‘D’ of ‘GOOD’.
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Yes
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4.
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Serif of the ‘G’ of ‘GOOD” extends
beyond the Top Serif to the right.
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No
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5.
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A dot of colour appeared just below to
the right of the ‘F’ of ‘OF’.
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Yes
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6.
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A large patch of colour inside of the
‘C’ of ‘CAPE’.
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Yes
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Top Right Chord
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7.
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A distinctive cross is appeared in the
pattern.
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Yes
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8.
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4-ray spines nearly touch the ends
of the bottom ornaments.
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No
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9.
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Serif of the ‘G’ of ‘POSTAGE” extends
beyond the Top Serif.
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No
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10.
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The centre ornament have an outer ring
and a solid inner bullseye.
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Yes
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Top Left Chord
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The rainbow pattern of hatching.
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No
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Centre Frame
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The toes of right leg are 5 visible.
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Yes
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The digits of the right hand.
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Yes
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14.
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A small dot very close to the forehand.
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Yes
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15.
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Several boomerang shape in the
background @ 3 dots.
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No
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16.
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The tip (bill) of the anchor.
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Yes
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17.
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The shadow of the anchor and the bottom
tip that pointing to the 2nd ‘O’ of ‘GOOD’.
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No
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SCORE
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11/17
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Finding:
A Forgery Stamp
Remark:
1. Watermark paper
2. Defective colour shades
Sample II
Particulars:
Face value: One Penny (1d)
Colour: Brick Red
Year of Issuance: 1853 onwards
Die: Proof Stamp
Quantity: 1
Shape: Triangular
Condition: Very Fine Used with cancellation
Paper: Watermark
Abstract the Check Items:
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16.
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Checklist Points:
No
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Visibility
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Remark
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Bottom Chord
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1.
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The Four diamond hatching.
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Yes
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2.
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‘O’ of ‘HOPE’ is slightly higher than
H, P & E.
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Yes
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3.
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White line insides ‘D’ of ‘GOOD’.
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Yes
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4.
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Serif of the ‘G’ of ‘GOOD” extends
beyond the Top Serif to the right.
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Yes
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5.
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A dot of colour appeared just below to
the right of the ‘F’ of ‘OF’.
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Yes
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6.
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A large patch of colour inside of the
‘C’ of ‘CAPE’.
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Yes
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Top Right Chord
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8.
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A distinctive cross is appeared in the pattern.
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Yes
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9.
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The 4-ray spines nearly touch the ends
of the bottom ornaments.
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Yes
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10.
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Serif of the ‘G’ of ‘POSTAGE” extends
beyond the Top Serif.
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Yes
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11.
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The centre ornament have an outer ring
and a solid inner bullseye.
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Yes
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Top Left Chord
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12.
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The rainbow pattern of hatching.
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Yes
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Centre Frame
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12.
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The toes of right leg are 5.
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Yes
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13.
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The digits of the right hand.
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Yes
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14.
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A small dot very close to the forehand.
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Yes
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15.
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Several boomerang shape in the
background @ 3 dots.
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Yes
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16.
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The tip (bill) of the anchor.
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Yes
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17.
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The shadow of the anchor and the bottom
tip that pointing to the 2nd ‘O’ of ‘GOOD’.
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Yes
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SCORE
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17/17
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Finding:
A Nice Genuine Stamp
