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Philatelic Terms C-E: From Cachet to Essay
Philatelic Terms and Abbreviations
CACHET: The artistic design printed on the left side of the front portion of a first day cover
CATALOG OR CATALOGUE VALUE (CV): An estimate value of the stamp in the market as listed in a catalog/catalogue
CHRISTMAS SEALS: Labels issued for charity
CLASSIC STAMPS: Stamps issued during the 19th century
CLASSIC COVERS: Mailed letters or envelopes issued before the 1900’s or 1920’s
COIL STAMP: A stamp sold through a vending machine
COLOR VARIETY: A stamp or souvenir sheet with a different shade of color from the original stamp design
COMMEMORATIVE STAMP (COMM): A stamp issued to honor a person, a group of individuals or an organization or to mark an important event or series of events
CONDITION: The physical state of the philatelic item as rated by an expert
CREASE: A fold in the stamp which distorts the physical state of the stamp, thereby reducing its value as a collectible item
CTO: “Cancelled-to-Order;” the excess or unsold mint stamps which were postmarked by the post office and, then, sold as used stamps
DEFINITIVE STAMP: A stamp intended for regular postage use
DENOMINATION: The monetary value – at face value – of the stamps
Japanese Mint Stamp with 80 Yen Denomination (Undated); Flowers and Trees as Topics for Topical or Thematic Stamp Collection
Philippine Special Delivery Stamp of 1947 with 20c (Centavos) Denomination; Bicycle as Topic for Topical or Thematic Stamp Collection
ERROR: A mistake in the design of the stamp
ESSAY: The draft design of the stamp which is subject for review by a post office committee
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CAVPAC - This is the website of Champion American Values PAC which is led by Mike Pompeo. Its goal is “to promote conservative values upon which America was founded.” Mr. Pompeo is a Christian, husband and father, a Kansan and proud American, and the former CIA director and US secretary of state.
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General Psychology Reviewer - A reviewer for general psychology or introduction to psychology, it provides a test and quizzes and two study guides to general psychology,
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Hope and Prayers 2023 - It is made up of several articles which express the author’s wish and prayers for 2023.
Jesus - This part of the blog takes the name of Jesus, the God-made-man who saved the world from sin and destruction, and it contains a substantial number of articles and faith expression artworks about Jesus.
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Rizal Course Reviewer and Study Guide - A reviewer for Rizal course, it contains a test and quizzes and provides a study guide to the course subject.
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