Payment can be made via credit card at the time of check out.

California residents must add 8.0% state sales tax or include your resale number.

SHIPPING - INTERNATIONAL

A default shipping charge of $12.75 will be added to all international orders. If the actual airmail fee is less than this, the excess will be refunded.

The fee for registration is $12.95. All international orders over $100 require registration. Non-registered shipments are at your own risk.

CONDITION

All items are F-VF or better unless otherwise noted. All items are subject to prior sale. A refund will made for any items sold out or you may request a credit to your account. If you will accept a lesser grade (ex. hinged if MNH is sold out) please so indicate on your order. A supplementary list is appreciated to avoid refunds.

RETURNS

Any item may be returned within 15 days for refund or credit, your choice. Returned items must be in the original glassine envelope with neither the stamps nor the envelope marked in any way. Items may be returned for any reason but, if the stamp was faulty or miscataloged, I would appreciate your letting me know so it can be removed from stock.

EXPORTA CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION I
Paper of North American Manufacture 85 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Yellow Phosphorescent Coating
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11
Glossy Synthetic Gum

CLASSIFICATION II
Paper of English Manufacture 97 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Yellow Phosphorescent Coating
Watermarked
Perforated 14, 11
Dull (matte) Synthetic Gum

CLASSIFICATION III
Paper of English Manufacture 65 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
“THIN” Paper Classification
Bright Fluorescence on Both Sides
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5, 11
Glossy Synthetic Gum

CLASSIFICATION IV
Paper of English Manufacture 97 g/m2 (!23 lb. Bond)
Yellow Phosphorescent Coating
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5, 11
Dull Polyvinal Acetate (PVA) Gum

CLASSIFICATION V
Paper of English Manufacture 80 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Fluorescent Front (only)
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5
Semi-gloss PVA Gum

CLASSIFICATION VI
Paper of English Manufacture 85 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Fluorescent Front and Back
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5
Semi-gloss PVA Gum

CLASSIFICATION VII
Paper of English Manufacture 97 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Intense Fluorescence Front / Fluorescent Back
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5, 11
Semi-gloss PVA Gum

CLASSIFICATION VIII
Paper of English Manufacture 97 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
SATINIZED (Difference from Classification VII)
Intense Fluorescence Front / Fluorescent Back
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14, 11.5, 11
Semi-gloss PVA Gum

CLASSIFICATION IX
Paper of English Manufacture 100 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
“GRANITE” Paper i.e.: with Rayon Fibers
Fluorescence of variable intensity,
Front, Back, Both or Neither
WATERMARKED
Perforated 14
Glossy Synthetic Gum

CLASSIFICATION XA
Paper of Mexican Manufacture 105-110 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Non-Luminescent Paper
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14
Dry Dextrine Gum

CLASSIFICATION XB
Paper of Mexican Manufacture 105-110 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Incidental Fluorescence in Paper caused
by recycled brighteners in scrap
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14
Dry Dextrine Gum

CLASSIFICATION XC
Paper of Mexican Manufacture 105-110 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Non-Luminescent Paper
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14
Semi-gloss PVA Gum

CLASSIFICATION XD
Paper of Mexican Manufacture 100 g/m2 (~23 lb. Bond)
Incidental Fluorescence in Paper caused by recycled brighteners in scrap
Unwatermarked
Perforated 14
Glossy PVA Gum (rippled)

Photocopy of the JOV Exporta is available. Contact me at guyshaw@guyshaw.com for details.

EXPORTA DESIGNATION OF CLASSIFICATION I, II, AND IV

Paper designations for Classifications I, II, and IV are based upon the reaction of the back of thestamp(s) to ultraviolet (UV) light. The reactions of the papers vary from white on opaque paper to deep yellow on the more translucent papers. Any stamp in the three classifications can easily be identified as one of the seven papers Correct identification of any given paper cannot be made without visual comparison to a set of standards which is available by contacting me at guyshaw@guyshaw.com. Placement of an individual stamp on the set of blocks instantly confirms the match or mismatch of the paper.

The progression of the responses among the standards is clearly evident and is described in the table below.