Humidor Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Wed May 14 02:48:52 2008
Humidor Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. A device that uses humidity to remove stamps from paper rather than soaking. The humidor is the preferred method of remove for stamps with fugitive inks…
Grill Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Sun May 11 02:50:28 2008
Grill Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. A series of raised or embossed impressions set into a stamp during the printing process…
General Collector Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Sun May 11 02:25:48 2008
General Collector Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. A stamp collector that collects various kinds of stamps from all different countries, rather than specializing in a particular type or country…
History of United States Postage Rate Changes - Cost of Mailing Over…Updated: Sun May 11 02:18:52 2008
History of United States postage rate changes. Since the late 19th century the cost to mail a letter in the United States has gone from 3¢ per half ounce to the latest increase of 42¢ per…
Fugitive Inks Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 03:17:58 2008
Fugitive Inks Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. Aniline inks that run when wet and become damaged with rubbing. Fugitive inks are used to discourage stamp forgeries. …
Frank Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 03:10:44 2008
Frank Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. An indication on postal matter that the postage has been paid or is free. Often found on government or military mail…
Format Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 03:03:50 2008
Format Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. The physical characteristics of a stamp. Stamp format includes the size, shape, dimensions, number of perforations, etc. of a postage stamp…
Freak Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 02:45:24 2008
Freak Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. A stamp with a production flaw that is not a consistent error. Freaks may have an ink smudge, a fold, a paper crease, or off-center perforations…
Fiscal Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 02:29:34 2008
Fiscal Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. Stamps placed on items such as tobacco, stocks, wines, and cards to show the required tax had been paid. …
First Day Cover Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Fri May 9 02:15:57 2008
First Day Cover Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. An envelope bearing a first day of issue cancellation and stamp. First day covers are most often mailed from the postal station where the stamp wa…
H-Rate Defintion - Philatelic Dictionary - Stamp TermsCreated: Tue May 6 02:33:32 2008
H-Rate Definition. Philatelic Dictionary. The United States non-denominated make-up rate in 1999. The face value of an H-Rate stamp is 1¢…
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