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Forged or Genuine

Switzerland Scott 3L1

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: 18 2/3mm x 20 mm, dove embossing quite visible, white curved line burelage on blue background in corners. Forgeries: corners are not cross-hatched or layout is made of oblique white lines on a white background, value figures and lettering may touch inner frame.

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A is Genuine

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