Japan Scott 355

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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Genuine: Has shading line in the upper part of the mountain — below the snow. The white petals of the chrysanthemum are open. Forgery: The shading lines are merged together in a mostly solid color. The white petals are filled in.

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A is the genuine stamp

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