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Forged or Genuine

Bolivia Scott 12

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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On the Genuine stamp the ends of the two flagpoles above the upper stars on either side of the central circle end in points that are just slightly thickened. They do not resemble the large, barbed arrowheads of the forgeries. The genuine stamps are cleanly perforated 12.

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B is the Genuine

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