Terms of Sale

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 - U.S.

Orders under $100
$2.45 shipping
Orders $100 - $200
$3.05 shipping
Orders over $200
$5.10 shipping

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.

DISCOUNTS

$50.00 - $99.99
5% discount
$100.00 - $249.99
10% discount
$250.00 - $499.00
15% discount
$500.00 - OVER
20% discount

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.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

CR
Crease
TH
Thin
P
Perforated
VG
Very Good
FN
Item listed in Scott Cat. footnote
SP
Short Perf
*
Unused, Hinged
OG
Original Gum
S/S
Original Gum
SE
Souvenir Sheet
PR
Pair
NG
No Gum
VF
Very Fine
CR
Crease
SF
Space Filler
**
Mint, Never Hinged
PG
Partial Gum
S/C
Souvenir Card
PG
Partial Gum
Tr
Tear
I
Imperforated
F
Fine
GP
Gutter Pair
ST
Stan/Stains
O
Used
R
Reprint
M/S
Minature Sheet
SF
Space Filler

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.
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5
Paper 6
Paper 7
No response under UV; white, opaque paper
Bright white response under UV; opaque paper
Bright white response under UV; translucent paper
Bright bluish white response under UV; translucent paper
Bright yellowish white response under UV; translucent paper
Bright pale yellow response under UV; translucent paper
Bright deep yellow response under UV; translucent paper

CORRELATION OF JOV CLASSIFICATION TO JOV NUMBERS

JOV Classification
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
XA
XB
XC
XD
Seguro Locks
Special Delivery
JOV Numbers
1010-1211
2010-2190
3010-3120
4010-4120
5010-5160
6010-6161
7010-7225
8010-8270
9010-9055
10010-10240
10510-10800
10520, 10550
10610
15110-15530
16010

CORRELATION OF JOV CLASSIFICATION AND 14 SERIES CLASSIFICATION

14 Series
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
JOV Classification
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
XA
XB
JOV 10550
JOV 10520
XD

PAPERS OF THE MEXICO TURISTICO DEFINITIVE ISSUE

I-A
Mexican manufacture; white satin paper; white PVA gum with ruled texture.
UV response: front-lightly mottled fluorescence; back-bluish white fluorescence.
I-B
Mexican manufacture; white satin paper; white PVA gum with ruled texture.
UV response: front-mottled violetfluorescence; back-violet fluorescence.
I-C
Mexican manufacture; white satin paper; white PVA gum with ruled texture.
UV response; front-lightly mottled fluorescence; back-intense bluish white fluorescence.
II-A
Spanish manufacture; ivory white paper; white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, grayish pink response; back-non-fluorescent, grayish violet response.
II-B
Spanish manufacture; ivory white satin paper; white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, grayish violet response; back-non-fluorescence, violet response.
III-A
Mexican manufacture; ivory shite satin paper; bone yellow dextrin gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, violet response; back-non-fluorescent, ivory response.
III-B
Mexican manufacture; ivory white satin paper; bone yellow dextrin gum.
UV response: front-low mottled violet fluorescence; back-low mottled white fluorescence.
IV-A
English manufacture; white satin paper; dull white PVA gum.
UV response: front-bluish white fluorescence; back- intense fluorescence.
IV-B
English manufacture; white satin paper; dull white PVA gum.
UV response: front-intense bluish white fluorescence; back-mottled violet fluorescence.
V
English manufacture; white satin paper; ivory dextrin gum/
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, mottled violet response; back-non-fluorescent, bluish violet response.
VI
English manufacture; white satin paper; bright white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, intense violet response; back-non-fluorescent, grayish violet response.
VII-A
United States manufacture; white satin paper; bright white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, mottled violet response; back-low grayish blue fluorescence.
VII-B
United States manufacture; white satin paper; bright white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, mottled violet response; back-non-fluorescent, bluish violet response.
VIII
French manufacture; white satin paper; bright white PVA gum.
UV response: front-intense bluish white fluorescence; back-intense bluish white fluorescence.
IX
United States manufacture; white satin paper; dull white PVA white gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, pale violet response; back-non-fluorescent, pinkish violet response.
X
United States manufacture; white satin paper; bright white PVA gum.
UV response: front-non-fluorescent, violet response; back-non-fluorescent, grayish violet response.