ABBREVIATIONS

The following are abbreviations that are used in our online catalog.

**

Mint, never hinged, original gum (Unmounted)

*

Mint, hinged, original gum (Mounted)

O

Used

MAQ

Original drawing

EP

Proof

EA

Artist's Proof (Die Proof)

EL

Deluxe sheet

ESS

Colo(u)r Proof

ND

Imperforate

SPE

Specimen

L

Cover

ENT

Postal Stationery

(N)

Mint (Stationery)

(O)

Used (Stationery)

FDC

First Day Cover

MAX

Maximum Card

TEL

Telegram

PAT

Patriotic Cover

AUT

Autograph

OBL

Cancel

EMA

Meter Cancellation

TM

Encased Postage Stamp

CAR

Booklet

LOC

Local stamps

FISC

Revenue stamps

PERF

Perfin

VAR

Error

PT

Advertising collar

PUB

Stamps with advertising on back or in margins

COL

Collection

Image

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An asterisk (*) indicates that the topic is illustrated.