Glossary of Philatelic Terms L
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Laid paper: One of the two basic types of paper used in stamp printing.
Letterpress: Printing done directly from the inked, raised surface of the printing plate.
Line pair: A pair of coil stamps with a printed line between them.
Liner: Coated paper used as a backing for mint self-adhesive stamps.
Linerless: An experimental form of self-adhesive coil stamp that requires no liner.
Lithography: Printing from a flat surface with a design area that is ink-receptive.
Locals: Stamps valid within a limited area or within a limited postal system. Local post mail requires the addition of nationally or internationally valid stamps for further service.
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