Roman States

1852 Issue 50b and 1s

Sperati made reproductions of the two high value Roman States first issue stamps. He reproduced the 50 baj in two different types and the 1 scudo in one type. Everything about them was made by Sperati including the forged cancels.

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1852 Issue 50b Type A

1. there is a break in the the upper loop of the "B" of "BAJ"

2. the top left serif of the "E" of "POSTALE" is broken away
1852 Issue 50b Type B (reproduction of worn impression)

1. the upper half of "B" in "BOLLO is solid

2. the frameline under the "A" of "BAJ" is broken
1852 Issue 1s

1. the top left serif of the "N" of "FRANCO" is broken away

2. there is no top left serif to the "E" of "POSTALE"

 

additional information from Sperati I:  Plate 61   Roman States Text

Richard Frajola (May 12, 2020)