France #37 (For Reference) 5F Napoleon III Empire 1869 Contemporary Forgery

Item Specifics

Country

France

Catalog Number

37

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1869

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
A contemporary forgery of a French postage stamp from the Second Empire, intended for study and reference purposes.Imitates Scott Catalog Number: 37Imitates Denomination: 5 FrancsImitates Subject: Emperor Napoleon IIIImitates Issue Date: 1869Type: Contemporary ForgeryCondition: Used, with a dotted cancellation.Historical Context:The genuine 5 Francs Napoleon III stamp (Scott #37) was a high-value definitive stamp during the Second French Empire. Its significant face value made it a frequent target for forgers who sought to defraud either the postal service (postal forgeries) or stamp collectors (philatelic forgeries). Such forgeries are collected as reference material to study the printing methods and characteristics used to imitate the genuine issues.Combined Shipping:We offer combined shipping. You pay the shipping fee for one item, and all other eligible items purchased in the same order will ship free. For heavier lots, shipping will be calculated. You may proceed with your purchases, and any overpayment on shipping charges will be refunded.

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