Bhore
Note: on my website many of the
pictures can not be seen! They are of course present in the cd's;
contact me if you want to purchase them: evert@klaseboer.com.
Also many forgeries exist: see the excellent site http://www.princelystates.com/CurrentIssue/ff-04-01a.shtml for more information.

(Reduced size)
1/2 a red (ellipse) 1 a red (rectangle)
Value of the stamps |
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vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon |
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare |
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| Value | Unused | Used | Remarks |
| 1/2 a | *** | *** | |
| 1 a | *** | *** | |
Forgeries exists of both the above stamps. Genuine stamps are handstamped and not perfect. Forgeries are usually too perfect. Source: http://www.stampcommunity.org/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19285

Very dubious item, modern reproduction?

Forgery, impression too neat and the characters are different
from the genuine stamps.

Most likely a forgery, impression too neat.
Some typical cancels:
1/2 a red
Value of the stamps |
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vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon |
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare |
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| Value | Unused | Used | Remarks |
| 1/2 a | *** | *** | |

The only genuinely used cancel on these stamps was the 'vanity
cancel' leaving the head of the ruler untouched.
Fiscal stamps exist in a similar design with inscription 'BHOR STATE RECEIPT STAMP'.
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