Co

Sh

Quality

Explanation

Abbreviations &

Shortening

St

Stamp Abbreviation

10

M

Luxury

oda, UDB=undivided back

fr, PM=Date Postmarked

**

mint, unhinged

9

NM

Superb

Luxury

fr,fr-32 U=Used (year)

ob, ofr, UNU=Unused

*

hinged

8

EX

Excellent

Only very minor wear

skb, WOB= Writing on front

skr, WOF=Write on back

stpl

used

7

VG

Very good

Corner,edge wear

pl, SR=Stamp removed

äf, RP=Real photo

kt

short perf

5-6

G

Good

Not.Wear; bends,creases

F,fä,C=Color

bef, P=People

ktt

more short perf.-s

<5

P

Poor

Maj.Wear;demage,discol.

A6=Modern Size

PMC=Priv. mailing Card

tfl

thin spot