Fantasy [F1] 

• 1919 
• 10#7 
• Batumi 
• Overprint Batum 10 Rubles 

In old catalogs, until 1921 and some even until 1924, this stamp was included as a genuine stamp because it often appeared "cancelled to order" with a genuine Batum stamp. However, the entire stamp was made unauthorized by an office clerk at the Batum post office. No attempt has been made to make the imprint resemble the original. It is therefore very easy to recognize. Other inks have also been used, which do not really penetrate the paper. However, due to the dark color, the print is sometimes visible on the back. Source: Ceresa, Ray. "British Occupation of Batum". According to Michel and Soloviev, the original stamp was never issued as 10#7, but as 10#10#7. This genuine stamp is very rare. This fantasy stamp has been counterfeited many times. This is type F1: The top of the A is flat and almost 0.6 mm wide; The crossbar of the T is too long. The top of the last Pyb's b runs horizontally instead of slanting upwards. The number 1 ends in a point to the right instead of a plane. .

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