Stamps
Country, issue, denomination, catalogue numbers, perforation, watermark, gum, centering, errors and expertisation.
The philatelic record: country and year, denomination and colour, Scott, Stanley Gibbons and Michel numbers, perforation, watermark, paper and printing method, plate number, mint or used, gum condition and centering, errors and varieties, overprints, cancellation, on-cover and block details, the certificate and who expertised it, and the catalogue value.
What the record holds
| Field |
|---|
| Country |
| Year issued |
| Denomination |
| Color |
| Scott number |
| Stanley Gibbons number |
| Michel number |
| Perforation |
| Watermark |
| Paper type |
| Printing method |
| Plate number |
| Mint / used |
| Gum condition |
| Centering |
| Condition |
| Errors varieties |
| Overprint |
| Cancellation type |
| On cover |
| Block size |
| Certificate |
| Expertized by |
| Catalog value |
Documents a specialist expects
- Certificate / expertisation
- Receipt / invoice
- Provenance
- Insurance policy
The asset page shows which of these are missing; the Estate readiness score counts them. See Documents.
How it is valued
Catalogue value as a reference; auction results and dealer quotes for the actual figure. Every figure is kept in the asset's valuation history with its source and date — see Valuation.
Artifacts & antiquities
Archaeological, ethnographic and historical objects: culture, period, material, excavation, accession, export and authenticity documentation.
Fashion
Handbags, shoes and garments: designer, line, season, materials, condition, authentication, packaging and the details specific to each.