Is there a story behind Dominican Republic Scott 144a - 150a? The 1902 issues all with inverted centers? Why would they be so affordable? Is it like the Dag Hammarskjöld invert?
They are valued over 30 times the value of the regular stamps ($3.25 for the regular set, $105.00 for the inverts). They are not common, but there are plenty of them around. I think also you have the lack of demand for most Latin American stamps.
My 2011 Scott Classic Specialized gives a value of $36.00 unused and $21.00 for used for the 6 stamp set of inverts. Have they jumped that much in the last few years? I was also wondering if anyone knew if they were a legit error or a philatelic contrivance.
However Mr. Giordani was also known to have produced fake covers and was removed from his position due to other shady dealings.
The full amount of stamps may not have been delivered.
The balance of the issue apparently ended up with Bela Szekula a dealer in Geneva who also purchased 55 million of the Seebeck stamps. Szekula was known to have fabricated fake cancels and covers with the DR stamps to meet demands.
In 2010, one could buy the full set of inverts for under $20 but they have suddenly become very much in demand. Linns noted them as a "hot Buy" last year.
Sometimes stamps of a contrived or speculative nature can suddenly be in demand.