Common autograph terms…
ADS – Autograph Document, Signed: A document written in the hand of the signer. (Plural ADsS)
ALS – Autograph Letter, Signed: A letter written in the hand of the person who signed it. (Plural ALsS)
ANS – Autograph Note, Signed: A note written in the hand of the person who signed it. (Plural ANsS)
AQS – Autograph Quotation, Signed: An autographed quotation written entirely in the hand of the signer. (Plural AQsS)
Autopen – A device that uses a pen to duplicate a person’s signature.
Carte-de-visite – A portrait photograph, usually full-length, mounted on a small card.
DS – Document, Signed: A document that is printed and originally signed (Plural DsS).
FDC – First Day Cover: An envelope with a postmark issued on the date and in the city a stamp is issued. Sometimes collected autographed.
IPS – Inscribed Photograph, Signed: A photo bearing an inscription or personalization by the signer. (Plural IPsS)
LS – Letter, Signed: A letter written by someone other than the signer. (Plural LsS)
SB – Signed Book
SP – Signed Photo (Sometimes shown as PS)
SASE – Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope
Secretarial – Signed by a secretary or staff member.
TD – Typed Document
TDS – Typed Document, Signed: A typed signed document (Plural TDsS)
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