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1873 Issue

4 Sen Red

(Engraved by A. Matsuda & S. Umemura) (RecessGovt. Ptg. Works Tokyo)

Printed on native wove paper
Short Perf 9%x 12%& Compounds

4 Sen without ayllabics as 1872-73but colonr change
April 1,1873

949 I PB

Genuine Forgeries
1. Lozenges in the corners of the inner h e 1. Vary greatly in forgeaies.

are fairly d o r m in size and shape. 2. In many fo+geries, the columns are
2. Nearly all genuine have 'open' columns 'closed' by a line separatingthem
fiomthe curls.
in the side h e , i.e., no line dividing
the curl from the vertical upright. 3. There is no dot on most forgeries.
3. The second blossom on the left paulownia
stem showsthe open end with a dot enclosed. 4. Usually thickerand bluuter in
4. The cross branches at the bottom are thin forgeries.

and end in sharptaperedpoints. 5. They leave a noticeable clear space
in some forgeries.
5. The corner cherry blossoms come very close

to the scrolls of the value panels - often

touching.

Genuine copv of 4 Sen F o d cow of 4 Sen

Die I Die 111 Die HI
Osaka bota cancel
Native wove paper