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Stamp Glossary "R"

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Redrawn A new printing of a stamp whose design differs in some details from the original, while retaining its principal features.

Re-engrave The strengthening of worn parts of the surface of a printing plate by hand-work.

Registered Envelope Special envelope for use by registered mail.

Registration Label Usually printed in blue or red, incorporating the letter ‘R’ or its foreign equivalent, affixed by postal officials to packets which have been ‘registered’ for safe transit.

Re-issues Stamps issued again after having been withdrawn from use.

Remainders 1.Stamps remaining on hand at postal administration after the issue has been discontinued. 2.Stamp collection, usually mounted in album(s) from which the most desirable items have been removed

Reply Paid Cards Pair of prepaid postal cards, usually joined by perforations, one being detachable for the reply.

Reprints Printed from the original plates after the stamps had ceased to be current.

Retouch Minor correction effected by hand-engraving on the plate or cylinder.