Thin: A thin occurs when some of the stamp paper is peeled or torn from the back of a stamp, leaving the paper thinner at that point than over the rest of the stamp.
Thin: A thinning of the paper on the back of a stamp. Often the result of a hinge that has been carelessly removed, or from a stamp that is improperly removed from an envelope.
Thin, often brittle, semi-transparent paper and can be either wove or laid and is rendered semi-tranparent by the resins used in the manufacturing of the paper.
Thin, shallow scratches on the surface of a coin, usually caused by improper cleaning, or mishandling. Hairlines are found on virtually all proof coins, and are considered the most important single factor in grading high quality proof coins.
A thin, tough, translucent paper. The 1886 issue of Prussia was printed in reverse on Goldbeater's Skin, with the gum applied over the printing.
A thin, tough, nearly transparent form of paper. For those issues that have been printed on goldbeater's paper, such as U.S.
Glassine: A thin, semitransparent paper that is moderately resistant to the passage of air and moisture. Envelopes made of glassine are commonly used for temporary stamp storage. Glassine is also used in the manufacture of stamp hinges.
Glassine: A thin, semitransparent paper that is used in making envelope & hinges.
Granite paper: A paper with small coloured fibres added during the production of the paper.
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India Paper -- A thin, tough opaque printing paper of high quality, used primarily for striking die proofs.
Indicium-- The imprint on postal stationery, as opposed to an adhesive stamp, indicating prepayment and postal validity. Plural: indicia.
India Paper - a thin, tough, translucent paper used for making die proofs.
Indicia - plural of indicium.
Indicium - 1) the stamp-like impression on postal stationery, 2) the imprint of postage made by a postage meter.
India Paper - A thin, delicate bamboo based paper used for proving dies and plates. This paper is well suited for bringing out the finest details in an engraving.
's Poker Chip Stamps: stamps printed in thin pink cardboard and sued as poker chips or currency, 1854.
Adams & Mason's Express: private local post serviced Boston, Medfield and Medway, Mass., labels; 1850.
Adams City Express Post: U.S.
STRIP of 3, RS #5626, top stamp has thin and two short perfs F-VF 18.00 37 406 PNS (top #6513), HR VF 6.00 38 406 PNS (top #6838), HR, one short perf VF 5.50 nln 498 PNS (top #12548) F .75 nln 499 PLT NO. PAIR (top #12962) VF 1.
Pelure - Type of paper calendered under extreme pressure and thus very thin and often brittle.
Pen-cancelled - Adhesive stamp used postally and cancelled by hand-writing across it (not to be confused with stamps used on a receipt).
Many times collectors will leave the hinge on the stamp rather than remove it for fear that the stamp will tear leaving a thin spot on the back.
Small Thin.
Hinges are small, thin, folded pieces of translucent paper or plastic with special gum on the once side.
If they are damaged- heavy hinged or short perfs, thin spots, etc., I bid less than 50%, dropping 5% for every flaw mentioned in the description. For mint never hinged (MNH) stamps, in most cases expect to bid 60-80% or even above the 100% mark.
Collotype - a process utilizing a thin film of gelatin on the plate surface
Color missing - usually denotes an error in the printing process. It might be a completely missing step or the accidental stoppage of ink in a fountain on a multicolor press.
There may be minor defects such as disturbed gum, thin areas, heavy hinge marks. Stamps which fall below these standards should be ignored and are not worth acquiring by the serious collector; however beginners sometimes collect them as starters.
These have wide pinchers (thin ones will crease and damage the stamp) and are small enough to be comfortable to use. Try not to fold the stamp as this may make a crease on the paper and this makes the stamp less valuable.
These hinges could be made of glassine (thin clear special paper) or plain paper itself of varying thickness. Hinges were the instrument of attaching the stamp to the album page.
Booklet: A unit of one or more small panes or blocks (known as booklet panes) glued, stitched or stapled together between thin card covers to form a convenient unit for mailers to purchase and carry.
Double Paper. Frequently accidental, but also a patent paper with two layers. A thin surface and heavier backing, as a safeguard against cleaning for reuse.
A squared-off version of the spade also is commonly available, though the rather sharp corners present the same kind of risk as the thin, pointy tongs.
This works best when there is a lot of white background in the stamp design or on older stamps with thin paper. If you are still unable to read the watermark, get a watermark tray and some watermark fluid and dip the stamp in the fluid face down.
Transparency A type of Hold to Light postcard that creates its transformation with many thin layers of paper. A total change in image is caused by strong light behind the postcard.
 See also: Stamp, Used, Cover, Catalog, Face
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