Common Autograph Abbreviations:
AP = Autopen or Associated Press
ASL or ALS = A signed letter or A letter signed
AMQS = Autograph Musical Quotation or handwritten musical notes or a bar of music signed
ASN or ANS = A signed note of A note signed
AQS=Autograph Quotation signed (by the person who made the quote)
B/W = Black and White
C = Color
CISP = Color inscribed signed photo
COA = Certificate of Authenticity
CS or SC =Card Signed or Signed Card
CSP = Color signed photo
DS: Document Signed (contract, deed, official)
FDC: First Day Cover (postal related)
FOE = Forwarding Order Expired (post office cannot deliver)
HOF= Hall of Famer
I = Inscribed (To Bob etc.)
IP = In person (autograph obtained in person) or Inscribed photo
ISP or IPS = Inscribed signed photo or Inscribed photo; signed
IRC = International Response Coupon (see postage for definition)
LS= Letter Signed
MOC: Member of Congress
MOH: Medal of Honor
PP = Preprint
PS = Postscript or Photo signed
SAG = Screen Actor's Guild
SASE = Self addressed stamped envelope
SC = Signed card
SIC= Signed index card
SIG= Signature
SP= Signed Photo or Signed Print
TCS= Trading Card Signed
TLS or TSL =Typed Letter Signed or Typed Signed Letter
TTM = Through the mail (autograph obtained through the mail)
RTS = Return to Sender (address unknown; not at this address; address incomplete etc.)
UACC = Universal Autograph Collector's Club
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Guide created: 10/15/05 (updated 12/02/07)


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