Stamps are listed in value
order followed by original paper/gum, band width, phosphor/fluorescence combinations then date of issue. All stamps are printed photogravure unless stated otherwise. OCP
= Original coated paper, FCP = Fluorescent coated paper, PPP = Phosphor printed
paper, PCP = Phosphor coated paper, PCP2 = Phosphor coated glossy paper, ACP =
Advanced coated paper, OFNP = Optical free non phosphorised paper, OFPP =
Optical free phosphorised paper. GA
= Gum Arabic, PVA = Polyvinyl alcohol acetate, PVAD = Polyvinyl alcohol acetate
dextrin, LFG = Lay flat gum (Lay flat is PVA gum with added compounds). B1
= Green phosphor ink error, B3 = Original violet phosphor ink, SA = Violet
phosphor ink (Litho issues only), A phosphor = new violet phosphor ink, AY
= Yellow fluor, AY2 = Dull yellow fluor, AY3 = Greenish yellow fluor, A2Y =
Novaglo short and long-wave reacting fluor, BF = short-wave only reacting
fluor, B2 = short and long-wave reacting fluor. 9.5mm bands will show two
4.75mm bands on stamp. 9mm bands show two 4.5mm bands on stamp. 8mm bands show two 4mm bands on stamp. Catalogue numbers used in construction of this page : SG ER II Decimal Definitives Vol.4 Part 1 10th Edition happy collecting !! and take your time.
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