Key to Abbreviations

as is = not returnable

b4 = block of 4

cm = corner perf(s) missing

cmc = corner margin copy

cpc = corner perf creased

cr = creased

cto = canceled to order

dbl = double

dc = imperf with design cut

di = error, double impression

do = error, double overprint

dp = error, double perfed

fp = flaw in paper

fs = faults

gd = gum disturbed in place(s)

gt = gum toned

hp = horizontal pair

if = ink mark(s) on front

im = ink mark(s) on back

imp = imperforate

mcr = minor crease(s)

mfs = minor fault(s), looks nice

mgd = minor gum disturbance(s)

miss = missing

mst = minor stain(s)

mth = minor thin spot

mtn = minor tear, looks nice

mos = minor smearing of overprint

ng = little or no gum

nh = never hinged on issues with gum

np = newsprint

ob = offset on back

oi = error, overprint inverted

os = overprint somewhat smeared

ovpt = overprint

pc = poor centering

pd = perforation(s) damaged

pr = pair

sc = scrape on front

se = straight edge

sm = sheet margin copy

sof = spot on front

st = stained in spot(s)

surch = surcharge

tab(s) = with printer's "chop"

th = thin spot(s)

tfp = tiny paper flaw(s)

tgs = tropical gum stains

to = error, triple overprint

ton = toned

tn = torn

u = used

v = value

val = value

vlh = very lightly hinged

vmcr = very minor crease(s)

vmfs = very minor fault(s)

vmgd = very minor gum disturbance(s)

vmst = very minor stain(s)

vmth = very minor thin spot

wk = natural paper wrinkle



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