The following are abbreviations that are used in our online catalog.
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** |
Mint, never hinged, original gum (Unmounted) |
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* |
Mint, hinged, original gum (Mounted) |
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O |
Used |
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MAQ |
Original drawing |
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EP |
Proof |
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EA |
Artist's Proof (Die Proof) |
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EL |
Deluxe sheet |
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ESS |
Colo(u)r Proof |
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ND |
Imperforate |
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SPE |
Specimen |
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L |
Cover |
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ENT |
Postal Stationery |
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(N) |
Mint (Stationery) |
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(O) |
Used (Stationery) |
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FDC |
First Day Cover |
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MAX |
Maximum Card |
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TEL |
Telegram |
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PAT |
Patriotic Cover |
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AUT |
Autograph |
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OBL |
Cancel |
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EMA |
Meter Cancellation |
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TM |
Encased Postage Stamp |
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CAR |
Booklet |
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LOC |
Local stamps |
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FISC |
Revenue stamps |
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PERF |
Perfin |
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VAR |
Error |
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PT |
Advertising collar |
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PUB |
Stamps with advertising on back or in margins |
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COL |
Collection |
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Image |
Click on this word to see a full color image of the lot (usually used for large sized lots). |
