All items on this site are graded using the conditions below:
Mint Stamps |
U/M |
Unmounted Mint |
A unused stamp with full gum with has never been mounted. No faults. |
M/M |
Mounted Mint |
As above but with light hinge marks on the reverse. |
AMM |
Average Mounted Mint |
A unused stamp with a heavy hinge mark on the reverse or minor faults. |
D/F |
Defective Mint |
A unused stamp (either U/M or M/M) with faults such as creases, thins etc. |
UN |
Unused |
A stamp of mint appearance but without gum. |
Used Stamps |
VFU |
Very Fine Used |
Stamps with a light postmark circular postmark or
equivalent
(QEII commemoratives are taken from First Day Covers). No faults. |
F/U |
Fine Used |
Stamps with a slightly heavier circular postmark than VFU or light commecial postmark. No faults |
G/U |
Good Used |
Stamps with a heavier postmark. No faults |
A/U |
Average Used |
Stamps with a heavy postmark or minor faults. |
D/U |
Defective Used |
Stamps with faults such as thins, creases or trimmed perfs. |
Used |
|
Commercially Used Stamps. QEII commemorative issues only. |
Other Items |
FDC |
First Day Cover |
A set of stamps on a envelope with a postmark from the date of issue. |
P/P |
Presentation Pack |
Unmounted Mint stamps in a folder with a descriptive text. |
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Great Britain
