Common Autograph Terms

Common Autograph Terms

ADS - Autograph Document, Signed: A document written in the hand of the signer (Plural ADsS)

ALS - Autograph Letter, Signed: A letter written in the hand of the person who signed it (Plural ALsS)

ANS - Autograph Note, Signed: A note written in the hand of the person who signed it. (Plural ANsS)

AQS - Autograph Quotation, Signed: An autographed quotation written entirely in the hand of the signer. (Plural AQsS)

Autopen - A device that uses a pen to duplicate a person's signature.

Carte-de-visite - A portrait photograph, usually full-length, mounted on a small card.

DS - Document, Signed: A document that is printed and originally signed (Plural DsS)

FDC - First Day Cover: An envelope with a postmark issued on the date and in the city a stamp is issued. Sometimes collected autographed.

IPS - Inscribed Photograph, Signed: A photo bearing an inscription or personalization by the signer. (Plural IPsS)

LS - Letter, Signed: A letter written by someone other than the signer (Plural LsS)

SB - Signed Book

SP - Signed Photo (Sometimes shown as PS)

SASE - Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

Secretarial - Signed by a secretary or staff member.

TD - Typed Document

TDS - Typed Document, Signed: A typed signed document (Plural TDsS)

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