Stamp Glossary "S".
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Semi-official
Stamps issued by mail-transport organizations which have received partial
recognition by the postal authorities.
Se-tenant
Two or more adjoining stamps which differ from each other in value,
design, or in some other respect such as one overprinted or surcharged, and the
other not.
Se-tenant
block
Two or more stamps, joined vertically and horizontally, differing in
value or design.
Ship
Letter Letter
that was brought by ship to another port or city and usually bears markings to
indicate its passage.
Slogan
Postmarks
Modern cancellation, usually by machine which carries official slogans or
advertising beside the postmark.
Specimen
Samples of new stamps, distributed to the various countries through the
UPU for purposes of identification and record, are inscribed, overprinted or
punch-perforated with the word Specimen.
Stampless
Cover A
cover which has passed through the posts since the introduction of postage
stamps bearing some marking/s other than an adhesive stamp to indicate that
postage has been paid
Strip
Three or more stamps joined in a single row, horizontal or vertical.
Surcharge
An overprint which alters or
establishes a stamps face value.
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