Mint - Stamp never used for postage with no cancellation marks – could be MNH, LH or Unused

MNH - Mint never hinged stamp with original gum fresh from the Post Office

LH - Mint with light hinge mark or remnant with original gum

ReGum – We don’t believe in regummed stamps but if we have any they will be marked accordingly

Unused - Mint with no gum/partial gum/disturbed gum/hinge marks/hinge remnant that is off cover

Used - Stamp has cancellation marks and may have no gum or partial gum remaining

2nd Grade - Mint or used stamp may be off center / has heavy cancellation / no gum and or has minor flaws

Finer Grades – We may have in stock, from time to time, stamps that will range upwards from VF to XF or Superb and these items will carry a 50% premium over the regular pricing shown in our listings.

We cannot guarantee or project the availability of these items.