One of the earlier stamps of this series, the 1-penny issue of 1968, is shown at the top of Figure 1. Notice that the denomination is expressed as "1d." The letter "d" represents "penny" on British stamps issued in sterling currency values.
Series:
A group of stamps with a similar design or theme. A series may be planned or may evolve.
Service: ...
SERIES: Stamps with a common theme which may be released and added to over a number of years.
SERPENTINE: Wavy line impressed into paper between stamps in place of perforations, allowing for separation.
Series: A group of stamps with a similar design or themes
Set: Stamps which have common elements of design.
Sheet: A complete unit of stamps.
Series - A group of stamps, printed over a period of time and using a similar design or theme.
Serpentine Roulette - A wave-shaped or curvy cut made to stamp sheets or strips to permit their separation.
Series
A particular design or motif used over a period of time. This can refer to a single denomination, or in some cases, several denominations.
Set ...
Series of small dots embossed on a stamp allowing ink from the postmark to sink in, thus preventing cleaning and reuse of the stamp.
Gum
Hinges ...
From a series of articles about the many aspects of stamp collecting
appearing in the ISWSC's bimonthly newsletter, The Circuit, 1994-1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting Out in the Hobby
Wife Catches Collecting Fever ...
Liberty Series
by Ken Lawrence, C. David Eeles, and Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz
(262 pages Softbound) ...
This is a series of special printings created for collectors during the mid-1930s, named after then-postmaster James A. Farley.
Barcodes - series of vertical bars of varying heights. Each digit represents a number from zero to nine. The postal barcodes represent the delivery address and are used by autmated machinery in processing.
Other such series include the Corpus Inscriptionum Etruscarum (Etruscan inscriptions), Corpus Inscriptionum Crucesignatorum Terrae Sanctae (Crusaders' inscriptions), Corpus Inscriptionum Insularum Celticarum, (Celtic inscriptions), ...
*Liberty Series - definitive series of postage stamps appearing in 1954, consisting of sheet stamps, coils, and booklets. Also known as Sixth Bureau Issue. First Scott number is 1030a.
Bar code A series of vertical full bars and half bars representing the ZIP Code information printed on a mail piece to facilitate automated processing by bar code reader equipment.
barcode—A series of vertical bars and spaces that represent any numerical series, most often a correct ZIP Code for the delivery address on a mailpiece. The barcode facilitates automated processing by barcode readers and scanners.
Aguinaldo Stamps. A series of adhesives issued by the Revolutionary Government in the Philippines under the leadership of Aguinaldo in 1898.
This is part of the series of definitives in use at the time. You will note that the designs are exactly the same, except for the numerals in the lower left and right corners.
Sage type: French series, 1876-1900, designed by Jules-Auguste Sage who won a French government competition for a new stamp design.
Saggio: (It.) proof, essay. 1: Italy, Italian Colonies, overprint for specimen.
Series - See set.
Service cover - Postal item sent on active service, bearing relevant postmarks, and often carried free of charge.
30 nln 804 PNS (LL #21830) 1¢ Presidential Series AVG-F .05 nln 804 PNS, LR #23433, 1¢ G. Washington F+ .15 nln 805 PNS (UR #21874) 1½¢ Presidential Series F .05 nln 805 PNS, UL #21883, 1½¢ Presidential Series VF .
This series was issued in 1898 and is a very nice set to collect. These stamps are fairly expensive to collect even in used condition.
Series Groups of postcards that belong together in a collection. The individual cards may or may not have been printed at the same time. Examples are Sunbonnets, Bonzo, and Mickey Mouse.
The Grizzly is the first of a new series of high value engraved definitives that will feature indigenous wild animals of Canada.
PETROCANADA sponsored souvenir panes of the Majestic Forests of Canada series, and McDonald's Restaurants sponsored the Canadian Folklore issue. In the case of McDonald's, the company's famous golden arches logo was featured on the selvedge.
Admirals: A nickname for three British Commonwealth definitive series: Canada 1912-1925 (Scott Nos. 104-34); New Zealand 1926 (Scott Nos. 182-84); Rhodesia 1913-19 (Scott Nos. 119-38). The stamps depict King George V in naval uniform.
Usually recognized by the presence of two (often different) values, separated by a '+' sign, on a single stamp.
Series: A group of stamps with a similar design or theme. A series may be planned or may evolve..
Bidding Increments: The series of regularly increasing currency intervals called by the auctioneer during the bidding process for a lot.
Preservation Primer for Collectors
Series of Articles written by Linda Edquist, Conservation Specialist
Environmental Conditions
Vinyl Enclosures ...
The United Nations produces "Souvenir Folders" with complete year sets for issues from each issuing city as well as Special Souvenir Folders for special events such as the "UN Flag of Nations Series" and "Human Rights." ...
 See also: Stamp, Used, Cover, Catalog, Printing
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