Philatelic Terms Illustrated

Mounted Mint

Unmounted Mint

Used

Unused stamps showing traces of stamp mounts or hinges on their backs.

Stamps in pristine condition, as issued from the post office, and which have never been hinged or mounted in any way.

A stamp which has had postal, telegraphic or fiscal use and has been cancelled.

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Unused

Unissued Stamps

Fluorescence

Stamps have not been used in the post and is not postmarked.

Stamps have been officially prepared but for some reason have not been issued for postal use.

A type of security devices on stamps