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Abbreviations & Philatelic Terminology

Listed below are a number of philatelic and stamp abbreviations commonly used in the profession.

Abbreviation/ Term
Definition
MLH *
Mint Lightly Hinged
Unused / (*)
Mint or Uncancelled without Gum – (Generally on earlier issues Pre-1900)
GU / FU / VFU
Good Used, Fine Used or Very Fine Used
(O)
Good Used, Fine Used or Very Fine Used
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