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Stamp Glossary "F"

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

Fake 1. A genuine stamp which has has any altering to its colour, perforation, postmark, etc. to enhance its value in order to defraud.

              2. Colour Chemical treated of a stamp to alter its colour; a rare shade may be produced from a common one, or colours can be changed entirely.

               3. Perforation Amongst perforation fakes to be found are imperforate stamps perforated, perforations removed and wide imperforate margins added, gauge of perforations altered, etc.

               4. Repaired This includes the adding margins and to painting-in missing portions of torn or badly damaged specimens.

First Day Cover Cover franked with a postage stamp or set of stamps postmarked on the first day of issue.

First Flight Cover A cover which has been carried on the first mail flight between two points and usually commemorated as such on the cover itself.

Fiscal Stamps Used for the collection of taxes or fees for non-postal purposes such as on official documents.

Flaw A blemish upon the design of a stamps or its perforation, which has arisen in the course of manufacture.

Forgery An imitation of a stamp intended to deceive.

Foxing - A type of mildew which appears as brown spots or concentric circles on the surface of old paper.

Fugitive Colours Stamps with special ink to print some stamps so that they will change, fade or wash out if any attempt is made to tamper with the stamp, postmarks etc.

Fugitive Ink - An ink that dissolves/disintegrates in water. (same as above)