In philately, indicia are markings on a mail piece showing that postage has been paid by the sender. Indicia is the plural of the latin word indicium, meaning distinguishing marks.[1]
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Forms of indicia
Indicia can take a number of forms, including pre-printed designs where a stamp would normally be and that indicate the pre-payment of postage.
The term also specifically refers to a meter stamp impression[2] or the part thereof that indicates the value or postal rate.[3]
Imprinted stamps on postal stationery are also sometimes known as indicia.[2]
References
- ^ Room, Adrian., ed. The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories. London: Cassell & Co., 1999, p.306.
- ^ a b Carlton, R. Scott. The International Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Philately. Iola WI: Krause Publications, 1997, p.117. ISBN 0873414489.
- ^ Mackay, James. Philatelic Terms Illustrated. 4th edition. London: Stanley Gibbons, 2003, p.71. ISBN 0852595573.
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