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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.