"G" Terms
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General Collector
A person who collects stamps from many different countries and from many different classifications.
A person who collects stamps from many different countries and from many different classifications.
General Issue
General use stamps kept in circulation for a long period of time.
General use stamps kept in circulation for a long period of time.
Granite Paper
A type of paper with tiny colorful fibers used in stamp production to prevent forgery.
A type of paper with tiny colorful fibers used in stamp production to prevent forgery.
Grill
A series of raised or embossed impressions set into a stamp during the printing process.
A series of raised or embossed impressions set into a stamp during the printing process.
Groundwork
The background of a stamp design.
The background of a stamp design.
Guide Lines
Marks made on the printing plate that guide the perforator or cutter.
Marks made on the printing plate that guide the perforator or cutter.
Gum
The adhesive coating on the backside of postage stamps.
The adhesive coating on the backside of postage stamps.
Gutter
The space between stamps in a sheet or pane.
The space between stamps in a sheet or pane.