tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post8988492242177573715..comments2024-03-23T04:12:08.762-07:00Comments on Big Blue 1840-1940: Iran (Persia) - Focus on ForgeriesJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-5027629023677419932020-09-17T05:46:54.433-07:002020-09-17T05:46:54.433-07:00The problem is not forgeries. To date I have not s...The problem is not forgeries. To date I have not seen any. However reprints are 20:1 and not worth much. The original dies were used so very difficult to test. The reprint has a vertical mesh in the paper,<br />https://sforgca.ca/images/image/O6QnjSForgCahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371490518495127133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-78274876095352054972020-09-16T05:31:59.122-07:002020-09-16T05:31:59.122-07:00Actually - anything you have with any overprints a...Actually - anything you have with any overprints and no arrow markings would be welcome. 1902-1911 is what I need.<br />How do I send my email without showing it hereSForgCahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371490518495127133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-48588301692646688452020-09-15T20:25:32.997-07:002020-09-15T20:25:32.997-07:00SForgCa (Ron) - I was pretty sure that was you. ;-...SForgCa (Ron) - I was pretty sure that was you. ;-) Not many people with this kind of knowledge. I will take a look at what you have done - I'm sure it is quite well done too. Perhaps you could let me know when you are done with the "big one". Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-88052409068800468982020-09-14T18:59:50.679-07:002020-09-14T18:59:50.679-07:00Thanks "Unknown" for the comments about ...Thanks "Unknown" for the comments about the Boital reprint. I can certainly see the differences you mention, and your argument is convincing to me. Where can I see the articles you are preparing for the pre 1930 issues? Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-39821407627390478312020-09-14T16:39:33.110-07:002020-09-14T16:39:33.110-07:00I should also mention an even easier way to check ...I should also mention an even easier way to check for a Boital, the top of the feathers touch the oval frame, not in the genuine. Also the crest on the feather holder is VERY different. This is where I disagree with the comment on forgery vs reprint. The reprint stamp has MANY differences and to say it is an authorized reprint is a stretch. Boital by all accounts was not acting with govt. approval but with his walletSForgCahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371490518495127133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-9339546545668334732020-09-14T16:30:41.172-07:002020-09-14T16:30:41.172-07:00A little old but came across this as I am doing fo...A little old but came across this as I am doing forgeries/reprint articles on most of the pre 1930 issues. The Scott 46 is a Boital reprint - easy to tell, look at the necktie knot at the collar junction, the Boital has a black dot in the center, the genuine does notSForgCahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371490518495127133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-1607114027394770142018-08-29T23:46:17.274-07:002018-08-29T23:46:17.274-07:00Good idea. At some point I will try to do that. Th...Good idea. At some point I will try to do that. Thanks for the request Popper.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-9433136265942496602018-08-28T14:32:42.200-07:002018-08-28T14:32:42.200-07:00Super article. May I request something? Would you ...Super article. May I request something? Would you consider doing another piece on Iran which discusses the issues of the 20th Century. Many of the colourful issues are missing from your discussion of the relatively early forgeries, and there are some impressive sets, including some with innovative gold and silver borders. Worth a look perhaps?<br /><br />Popperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135391179253864071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-90415060540010070822018-04-24T10:28:13.210-07:002018-04-24T10:28:13.210-07:00Hello Sara
Sure, you have my permission to use the...Hello Sara<br />Sure, you have my permission to use the images. I would appreciate credit - thanks. When you are done with your project, i would appreciate a link, if possible, so I can view your work.<br /><br />Good luck on this project!<br /><br />Jim Jackson<br />bigblue1840-1940.blogspot.comJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-33287653372082516032018-04-24T09:56:00.747-07:002018-04-24T09:56:00.747-07:00Hello Jim,
I'm a graduate student studying art...Hello Jim,<br />I'm a graduate student studying art and doing research on Iranian stamps and telling Iran's history through its stamps. I was wondering if I can use some of the images you have on your blog for my research and project. I'll of course give credits to your images and mention they are yours any time that I use them. <br />Looking forward to hearing from you,<br />Sara Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273614191966703919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-17111774071953016812017-11-29T16:37:18.758-08:002017-11-29T16:37:18.758-08:00Glad it was helpful for you. !!Glad it was helpful for you. !!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-40131571654186236372017-11-29T15:02:51.594-08:002017-11-29T15:02:51.594-08:00This guide to some Persian fakes came in handy. Th...This guide to some Persian fakes came in handy. Thank you very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-58705848223347160912015-12-17T13:17:46.203-08:002015-12-17T13:17:46.203-08:00I posted a review of it (with images) on my blog, ...I posted a review of it (with images) on my blog, which btw now has a new address...as I had a glitch with my browser that prevents me from accessing my old blog. the new address is<br /><br />djcmhphilately2.blogspot.com (basically just put a 2 after djcmhphilately in the old address).Gene/DJCMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289801853947188368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-67712842122858447962015-12-16T15:43:29.656-08:002015-12-16T15:43:29.656-08:00Wow! I would like a copy of that catalog! I will c...Wow! I would like a copy of that catalog! I will check into it. Thanks Gene! (aka DJCMH)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-69156299922867309832015-12-16T15:26:56.616-08:002015-12-16T15:26:56.616-08:00Hey Jim!
Just thought I'd share some info on ...Hey Jim!<br /><br />Just thought I'd share some info on a new Specialized catalog I purchased. Just received the Farahbakhsh "Stamps Of Iran" 2015 edition from Vera Trinder in the UK. It's over 400 pages, bilingual in English and Farsi, and for the classical era has all sorts of information on varieties as well as how to detect forgeries of Iranian stamps from the Qajar era. Paid about US$50 for it, but think it will be worth every penny (but then I have a love for Specialized catalogs in general. Also just got the Unitrade Canada 2016 edition, OMG what a gorgeous catalog that is. Specialist dream come true!) Gene aka DJCMHGene/DJCMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289801853947188368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-6481449957678534162015-05-04T07:19:05.319-07:002015-05-04T07:19:05.319-07:00You are welcome. :-)
I haven't changed the la...You are welcome. :-)<br /><br />I haven't changed the layout in several years, because I like it, and it is easily navigable - even though there are some 300 country posts published.<br /><br />Those "Sun" stamps (Scott 50-52) are frequently found with reprint-forgeries, but, now that you know the difference, keep an eye out for genuines lurking in feeder albums.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-68145655729868935862015-05-03T23:10:17.892-07:002015-05-03T23:10:17.892-07:00Jim,
I want to thank you personally for the e...Jim,<br /> I want to thank you personally for the ease and layout of your web page and the information about forgeries. I just acquired an old collection that stopped in 1942. Among the items was an Honor-Bilt stamp envelope depicting Persia 5 sets #50-52 1882, Complete which contained 4 specimens of each #50-52 stamps. 3 of these sets were MNH while the 4th set was mint hinged. Learning from your site, I realize these are reprint-forgeries. The truth hurts but I am glad to know the difference. Thank you very muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-696157555038769962014-04-30T02:48:57.390-07:002014-04-30T02:48:57.390-07:00scott#92. probably not a forgery, as its a very in...scott#92. probably not a forgery, as its a very inexpensive stamp with a CV of $0.25Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-63325070607655474572014-03-25T10:37:41.865-07:002014-03-25T10:37:41.865-07:00Hi Jenny
I couldn't find an example either on...Hi Jenny<br /><br />I couldn't find an example either on a quick review. If I find something more, I will post here. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-24356196996378840112014-03-25T10:26:56.724-07:002014-03-25T10:26:56.724-07:00I wonder if you might be able to help me with a Bl...I wonder if you might be able to help me with a Blue Persian/Iranian stamp I have, I'm suspecting it's a forgery as I can find many similar photos on the internet but none exactly the same! I thought I saw (some of) it in one of your photos but the top right writing seems to be different!<br />Thanks, Jenny<br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/fenifursnippets/13408494274/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-68559706675410476782014-02-18T10:21:40.251-08:002014-02-18T10:21:40.251-08:00Behruz Nassre-
I truly appreciate your comments ...Behruz Nassre- <br /><br />I truly appreciate your comments as a specialist of Persia.<br /><br />I changed the "Scott 46" Nasser-eddin shah stamp information to reflect your comment.<br /><br />I agree that if one has more than a passing interest in Persia, then one will want to join the Iran Philatelic Study Circle, or obtain their catalog. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-73014603893161714112014-02-17T10:12:00.850-08:002014-02-17T10:12:00.850-08:00hello;
today I stumbled upon you excellent blog. ...hello;<br /><br />today I stumbled upon you excellent blog. The Iran Philatelic Study Circle catalog and bulletins are also a good source of information regarding Persian Philately and the various forgeries. Some comments on your blog:<br /><br />the second Nasser-eddin shah stamp you have shown as scott 46, is actually not genuine and is a reprint made in Paris by Boital.<br /><br />in your observations you mentioned that the unauthorized reprints are one of the main issues. Sadly this was not the case since all of the reprints were actually authorized by the postal authority to make some extra money. the reprints were ordered by the postal authority and delivered directly to stamps dealers in Europe. Most of them went to Mirza Hadi in Paris.<br /><br />on Scott 235-239, as you mentioned both of the scans you have shown (all caps and first character caps) are forgeries. you are correct that all type II are forgeries, but there are numerous of type I forgeries as well. the most common forgery is the one you have shown which has a clean machine printed overprint on ungummed buff paper.<br /><br />thank you<br />Behruz NassreBehruz Nassrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060035044877039985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-22254836174687626542013-10-16T03:54:39.239-07:002013-10-16T03:54:39.239-07:00I'm glad it was useful to you Albert.I'm glad it was useful to you Albert. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-50177835751238323032013-10-15T20:59:47.843-07:002013-10-15T20:59:47.843-07:00Found this highly useful when purchasing one of th...Found this highly useful when purchasing one of the 1882s shown above. Thanks for the tips. Albert Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756142530814775531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-68710836524143938372013-03-10T07:20:53.985-07:002013-03-10T07:20:53.985-07:00Joanne
Thanks for the nice note, and glad to be o...Joanne<br /><br />Thanks for the nice note, and glad to be of help. :-)<br /><br />As a general classical WW collector, awareness about the common and relatively inexpensive forgeries is invaluable. Otherwise, we are lambs to the slaughter. ;-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.com