{"product_id":"wells-fargo-pony-express-3-period-local-stamp-forgery","title":"Wells Fargo Pony Express $3 Period Local Stamp Forgery","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a classic period forgery of a Wells Fargo \u0026amp; Co. Pony Express stamp in the bogus $3 denomination - a value that never legitimately existed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe genuine Wells Fargo Horse \u0026amp; Rider Pony Express stamps were issued only in $1, $2, and $4 denominations. The $3 value was created by forgers, and this example is a well-documented type cataloged in forgery references including Klaseboer's Catalogue of United States Locals - Pony Express as a \"forgery, reduced size, bogus value of 3 dollars.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stamp presents in blue with the characteristic Horse \u0026amp; Rider vignette and \"WELLS FARGO \u0026amp; CO.\" inscription. A mute cancel appears on the face. Reverse shows ink blotching inconsistent with the face cancel - typical of these period fabrications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is NOT a genuine stamp and is sold strictly as a philatelic forgery for reference or exhibit purposes. It is accurately and fully described as such.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA genuinely scarce and interesting piece for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Forgery collectors\u003cbr\u003e* Pony Express\/Western Express specialists\u003cbr\u003e* Exhibit builders (forgeries make excellent exhibit supporting material)\u003cbr\u003e* Philatelic reference collections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe try to name any major flaws in the description but there could be unobserved or minor flaws that go unnamed. Please look closely at scans to verify condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny catalog prices specified in the title of this listing are from the current Scott catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item(s) shown in the photo is an unmodified image of the exact item the buyer will receive unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor international shipments similar size\/weight items ship free if you pay postage for this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease use scans to verify any suggested Scott # as sometimes mistakes are made. If you notice an error please let us know so it can be corrected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem will be shipped with plastic wrapping and cardboard to help guard against shipping damage or water damage. No hassle returns available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered by Vegas Stamps and Hobbies, Inc. Of Saint Petersburg, FL. 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