Faults
Any condition factors that negatively affect the value of a stamp.
Faults greatly affect the value of a stamp. I will discuss common faults and abbreviations that you may see to identify faults.
Faults such as thins, creases, pulled perfs, etc., even if visible, must be clearly described otherwise they will be returned along with a fine.
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Faults include damage to the stamp's paper such as tears, holes, missing pieces, creases, thins, toning, soiling and stains. Faults to a stamp's surface include scuffs, fading, oxidation and other types of color changelings.
7: (Fr.) beau, good to very good, without apparent faults. 8: auction firm abbreviation for block. 9. overprint, British post office at Bangkok, 1882-85. 10.
Faults - Factors that can decrease the value of a stamp. Factors include thin spots, creases, short or torn perforations, missing pieces, tears, or stains.
Field Post Office - A post office for military forces on active service.
Flaws describe faults or defects in the paper of the stamp, typical of handling after manufacturing or less frequently during the manufacturing of the paper.
These stamps have multiple faults and no self-respecting stamp collector would want them as permanent parts of their collection. BUT they make great space-fillers! At least until you can find that perfect copy to replace them with.
gum In early issue, part of gum or no gum; later issues, complete undisturbed gum; no faults except hinging
colour Fresh and bright, no fading
paper Free of all defects ...
Defective Stamp - A stamp with one or more major faults such as a piece of the stamp is missing.
 See also: Used, Stamp, Cover, Catalog, Condition
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