Stamp Collector Glossary
Philately: The study of postage stamps and associated areas.
Definitive stamp: A definitive stamp is intended for everyday use over a long period of time often depicting the profile of the monarch’s head.
Commemorative stamp: A commemorative stamp commemorates an event or theme, sometimes called ‘Special’ as often there is no anniversary involved.
Used: A stamp that has been used postally and bears at least part of a postmark.
Mint: A stamp in perfect condition, uncancelled, and having its original gum.
Cancellation: A postal marking is applied on top of the stamp to show it’s gone through the post and deface the stamp so it can’t be reused.
Perforation: A means of making the separation of individual stamps easier by removing small pieces of paper from the gaps between the stamps.
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