Syria Scott 199

One of these stamps is a genuine stamp and the other(s) is a forgery. Can you tell the difference?
If you are having trouble, see the "hints" and answer below.

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Forgery: The left side of the tower has solid shading and the inscription below the stamp is not clear. Genuine: There are horizontal shading lines on the left side of the tower and the inscription below the stamp is clear.

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A is the genuine stamp

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