Hungary

1871 Lithographed Issue 2kr, 3kr, 10kr and 15kr

Sperati is known to have reproduced the 2kr, 3kr, l0kr and l5kr denominations of the 1871 lithographed issue of Hungary. He used genuine stamps with decolored designs and genuine cancels retained. Sperati I book did not include the 10kr value which was subsequently listed in Sperati II. The listing example is illustrated on plate D and shown below. It has original gum retained.

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1871 Issue 2kr

1. there is a white spot in the shading immediately above the center of the foot of the "2"

2. there are several small breaks in the outer frame lines which are not found on genuine

1. thin white line connects the top upright and leg of the "K"

2. there are several small breaks in the outer frame lines which are not found on genuine

1.  outline of nose is broken

2. there are several small breaks in the outer frame lines which are not found on genuine

1.  two pearls at 9 o'clock in ornamented circular frame are joined

2. there are several small breaks in the outer frame lines which are not found on genuine

additional information from Sperati I:  Plate 110   Hungary Text
additional information from Sperati II:  Plate D   Hungary Text

Richard Frajola (May 13, 2020)