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Reading a Scott Listing

Understanding Scott Listings
1. Illustration Number: Each illustration is identified with a number. Normally the lowest value stamp of a SET is illustrated. As a rule illustrations are 70% of actual size Following the illustration may be a more detailed explanation of the stamp or stamps within the set.
2. Basic Information: Head of the stamp listing Includes: Date of issue Printing Method Perforation Watermark
3. Stamp Listings: Each stamp is detailed by the following info: Scott Number Illustration Number Denomination Color Unused Value Used Value

The Scott Listing

1. Scott Numbers:

Scott Numbers identify specific stamps.
Each stamp listed from a country has a unique Scott Number.
Capital letters "A", "B" are sometimes used to fit stamps in the proper order.
Stamps are listed chronologically unless part of a set. SETS are listed together.

2. Illustration Number:

References the illustration with the same number
Illustration generally depicts the lowest value in a set

3. Denomination:

Face value of the stamp
Denominations in parenthesis are not shown on the stamp.

4. Color (and/or other description):

Color Abbreviations
Sometimes a further description
A number in parenthesis ('42), is the year the stamp was released.

Catalogue Values:

Unless stated otherwise value are for grade Very Fine VF
Unused (Left Value)
- MINT: Stamps not used for mail
- GUM: Full original gum, (Pre 1900 most gum). Stamps issued without gum are noted.
- UNHINGED: Unless noted otherwise stamp
Used (Right Value)
- USED: Used for postal mailing.
- ON COVER: Some issues have a higher value as postally used. These may be noted on cover, with contemporaneous postmark.