CTOs are usually not considered desirable by collectors, but, with some issues of stamps, postally used examples are very hard to obtain; and some catalogues like Scott's will list values for CTOs and place a premium on postally used copies.
The vertebral body is the main part of the bone in the spinal column. Between these areas of the vertebrae are the intervertebral discs, which support the vertebrae above and cushion the area between the bones. The major portion of the vertebra faces the body, in front of the spinal cord, in humans.he vertebral body is the main part of the bone in the spinal column. Between these areas of the vertebrae are the intervertebral discs, which support the vertebrae above and cushion the area between the bones. The major portion of the vertebra faces the body, in front of the spinal cord, in humans.
The vertebral body is the largest part of the spinal bone, and it comprises the anterior portion of the vertebra, meaning it is located in front, relative to the bony ring that is attached to it. From a side view, the front of the vertebral body is closer to the front of your body, while the bony ring is closer to the back.