Eight Common Collecting Terms From Matt George’s Celebrity Hangout Website (see Links).

1. ALS
An Autographed Signed Letter is any letter written by hand and signed by the celebrity.

2. ANS
An Autographed Note Signed is a short note written by hand and signed by the celebrity.

3. ISP
An Inscribed Signed Photo is a photograph of the celebrity with short inscription – ie: ‘To Frank, best wishes from…’ and signed by the celebrity.

4. SC
A Signed Card is just that – a card, usually an index card or postcard, which has been signed by the celebrity.

5. SIG
A Signature – usually inscribed on a plain piece of paper.

6. SP
A Signed Photo containing nothing other than the celebrity’s signature.

7. TLS
A Typewritten Letter Signed is a letter typed by a secretary and signed by the celebrity.

8. TNS
A Typewritten Note Signed is a short note typed by a secretary and signed by the celebrity.