Autograph AbbreviationsList of common autograph abbreviations. Sig: A simple signature SP: Signed Photograph ALS (Autograph Letter Signed): Letter written and signed by the subject. TLS (Typed Letter Signed): Letter typed, but signed by the subject. LS: (Letter Signed) Letter written by another, but signed by the subject. DS: Document Signed SB: Signed Book FE: First Edition FF: Free Frank ANS: Autographed Note Signed KS: (Key Signature) Considered the toughest, and maybe most expensive, autograph to acquire to complete a subject group. FDC: First Day Cover MQS: Musical Quote Signed Inscribed: Personalized. For example: To Mary RS: Responsive Signer Autopen: Autograph originating from a machine designed for the purpose of replicating an autograph. Since the early 1950s all American presidents and many other government officials have used them for routine official correspondence. Also used by many astronauts. Secretarial: Entirely written and signed by another, but authorized by the subject. Facsimile: A printed copy of an original autograph. Have an autograph collecting story you would like to share? Maybe you have a question about an autograph you have just discovered. Comments or questions, we'd we'd love to hear from you. Go to Your Autographs Return to Home Page from Autograph Abbreviations
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