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"Very Fine" — Used to describe both nineteenth- andtwentieth-century stamps when the condition is abovethe average. Such a stamp may be expected to beout of the ordinary. "Fine" — Used to describe both nineteenth- and twentieth-century stamps that are in all respects "up to par." "Fair" — Used to describe both nineteenth- and twentieth-century stamps that are neither "fine" nor actually poor. "Poor" — Stamps that are damaged, heavily canceled, or"shop worn." Only otherwise very valuable stamps wouldbe offered at auction in "poor" condition. Collectorssometimes wish them as "space fillers" — to fill a spacein their albums until a better copy may be secured. |
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