Post by ThinWhiteDuke on Dec 30, 2005 22:29:21 GMT 1
(Text by Gary X!)
Those of us in the autograph collecting hobby have some terminology which we use interchangeably when we discuss autographs. These are helpful "shorthand" terms to use when discussing autographs and collecting them. Some of them will be items that are unrelated to Star Wars autograph collecting, but they are still good to know!
The Most Common Definitions:
ALS - Autograph Letter, Signed: This is a letter written in the celebrity's own hand, usually a short note.
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation, Signed: A piece of music, a bar of music or some musical notes, signed in the celebrity's hand.
ANS - Autograph Note, Signed: This is a note, written in the celebrity's own hand.
AQS - Autograph Quotation, Signed: This is a quotation, handwritten by the celebrity.
C - Color: Self-explanatory.
CS - Card, signed: Generally, a 3-inch by 5-inch card, signed by the celebrity. Also shown as an SC.
DS - Document, Signed: Any item, such as a contract, deed or formal letter, signed by the celebrity.
I - Inscribed: Personalized to an individual. ("To Joe...") or other such sentiments ("Best Regards," "Love," "Good Luck!" etc.)
ISP - Inscribed, Signed Photo: A common definition, this denotes an inscription or personalization on a photograph. Sometimes listed as SPI or IPS.
IP- Autograph obtained In Person.
LS - Letter, Signed: Generally, a letter written by a secretary, but signed by the celebrity.
Sig - Signature: Usually a signature, by itself, on a piece of paper.
SP - Signed Photograph: A signature on a photograph. Also written as PS.
TCS - Trading Card, Signed: A celebrity signature on a trading card. Most popular with sports autograph collectors, but exceedingly popular with entertainment autographs..
TLS - Typed Letter, Signed: A letter which is typed and signed by the celebrity.
Terms of use by sending request through the mail
SASE - Self Addressed and Stamped Envelope (something you usually include to get a higher return rate)
RTS - Return To Sender (a term used bu the postal system; they stamp this on your envelope when the person you write you moved and have No Fowarding Address)
NFA - No Forwarding Address (person has mved and no new address is known by postal system)
PD - Person is Deceased (as in dead, no need to send more letters)
Types of Non-Authentic Signatures
Secretarial: A signature of the celebrity, signed by the celebrity's agent, assistant or secretary.
Pre-Printed: Any signature which is printed on the negative and then printed as part of the photo.
Rubber Stamp: Any signature which is applied to an item with a rubber stamp.
Autopen: A mechanical device which prints a signature on an item, rather than an actual signer.
Forgery: Any unauthorized copy of a signature, passed off as the real thing. Not to be confused with a secretarial, which is an authorized (although non-authentic) copy.
Poolboy: not a genuine sig (copyright MikeDX)
Those of us in the autograph collecting hobby have some terminology which we use interchangeably when we discuss autographs. These are helpful "shorthand" terms to use when discussing autographs and collecting them. Some of them will be items that are unrelated to Star Wars autograph collecting, but they are still good to know!
The Most Common Definitions:
ALS - Autograph Letter, Signed: This is a letter written in the celebrity's own hand, usually a short note.
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation, Signed: A piece of music, a bar of music or some musical notes, signed in the celebrity's hand.
ANS - Autograph Note, Signed: This is a note, written in the celebrity's own hand.
AQS - Autograph Quotation, Signed: This is a quotation, handwritten by the celebrity.
C - Color: Self-explanatory.
CS - Card, signed: Generally, a 3-inch by 5-inch card, signed by the celebrity. Also shown as an SC.
DS - Document, Signed: Any item, such as a contract, deed or formal letter, signed by the celebrity.
I - Inscribed: Personalized to an individual. ("To Joe...") or other such sentiments ("Best Regards," "Love," "Good Luck!" etc.)
ISP - Inscribed, Signed Photo: A common definition, this denotes an inscription or personalization on a photograph. Sometimes listed as SPI or IPS.
IP- Autograph obtained In Person.
LS - Letter, Signed: Generally, a letter written by a secretary, but signed by the celebrity.
Sig - Signature: Usually a signature, by itself, on a piece of paper.
SP - Signed Photograph: A signature on a photograph. Also written as PS.
TCS - Trading Card, Signed: A celebrity signature on a trading card. Most popular with sports autograph collectors, but exceedingly popular with entertainment autographs..
TLS - Typed Letter, Signed: A letter which is typed and signed by the celebrity.
Terms of use by sending request through the mail
SASE - Self Addressed and Stamped Envelope (something you usually include to get a higher return rate)
RTS - Return To Sender (a term used bu the postal system; they stamp this on your envelope when the person you write you moved and have No Fowarding Address)
NFA - No Forwarding Address (person has mved and no new address is known by postal system)
PD - Person is Deceased (as in dead, no need to send more letters)
Types of Non-Authentic Signatures
Secretarial: A signature of the celebrity, signed by the celebrity's agent, assistant or secretary.
Pre-Printed: Any signature which is printed on the negative and then printed as part of the photo.
Rubber Stamp: Any signature which is applied to an item with a rubber stamp.
Autopen: A mechanical device which prints a signature on an item, rather than an actual signer.
Forgery: Any unauthorized copy of a signature, passed off as the real thing. Not to be confused with a secretarial, which is an authorized (although non-authentic) copy.
Poolboy: not a genuine sig (copyright MikeDX)
