The originals were issued by the Buenos Aires government between 1858 and 1859. They are referred to as the Barquitos (Steamship) issue and are listed in the Scott Catalog as numbers 1-8 with 8 varieties listed. The notes at the end of the catalogue listing state reprints have been made and counterfeits are plentiful.
Are they certified as counterfeits?
They were not certified as the cost involved would be high based on the Catalog Value of the stamps ($11,785.00 for the set of 8[2006 Scott Classic]). Based on the APS expertizing fee they would charge me $465.00 based on genuine catalogue value or $270.00 minimum on them being forgeries and having no catalogue value. This money is better spent on acquiring new material or in the pursuit of other hobbies.
Do you know the identity of the forger?
Based on one source a possible forger would be Fournier.
What makes them counterfeits rather than the real thing?
My conclusion on these items being forgeries are based on research that has turned up that the vast majority of this issue on the 'market' are fakes. Sites I have used for this research are:
Do they have gum? Why are they displayed in the order in which you have them?
They do not have gum and they are in that order for no reason other than that is the reason they came out of the stocksheet they were stored in.
How long have you had them and where did you obtain them?
I have had them in my Accumulation, I mean collection for 7 years. They were obtained in a Kiloware lot purchased for around $20.00 (Canadian).
Is there a market for these fakes?
I don't collect fakes/forgeries so I am not aware of their being a big market for philatelic forgeries. If you are willing to part with some of your money, I am more than willing to send them your way ;-).
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I hope that I have turned the lights on, I will endeavour to post more information in the future, but young children and other commitments limit the amount of information that can be provided at any one time.
No worries farain, I have not been scared away.
All the best,
Alyn
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