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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period · Same classification
FINE USED Downey Head half-penny Specialized collection, Die 2, Imperial Crown Wmk, Spec N4 (1 to 7) & a yellow-green - No Cross on Crown & broken frame variety N4 (6)c neatly presented on a sleeved, printed page. (10)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period · Same classification
(Jan) 1d scarlet, album page showing plate wear and development of NO CROSS variety, with no less than 7 such varieties; also includes 1912 (Aug) 1d (3) with plate wear A11 with cds cancels.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
1d scarlet, SE corner control strip of 3 (D14, perf margin), control single (R20/11) with TWO WHITE SPOTS ON NECK variety, torn perf on another stamp, fine cds used.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
1d pale carmine (Die 1A), Imperial Crown Wmk, 'A11' Control strip of 3, middle stamp bearing Specialist variety 'Pale Area by Lion's Paw', Spec N7 (5)k, fine mint (3)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
1d pale-carmine, Die 1A, Imperial Crown Wmk, Corner 'A 11' Control, irregular block of 39 stamps, Identified as Plate 6 by Dot in R17 coloured rule, bearing several minor constant flaw varieties and the rare, 'No Cross on Crown' variety at R. 16/8. A seldom seen, large, early printed multiple, surely a wonderful display item. NHM (39)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
FINE MINT or NHM Downey Head half-penny Specialized collection, Die 2, Imperial Crown Wmk, Spec N4 (1 to 7) & a bluish green - No Cross on Crown variety (corner crease) N4 (5)da neatly presented on a sleeved, printed page. (8)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
VFM, NHM & VFU Downey Head Specialized collection, Royal (Simple) Cypher Wmk, Die 2, neatly presented in mounts on a sleeved, printed, display pages, inc a shaded selection of each value mint or used, ½d blocks of 6, 1d blocks of 4 & 6 plus Control pairs, 1d Inverted Watermarks mint & used, a variety & more. (56)
Philatelic terms
VFU — Very Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in very fine condition.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner control (K17, imperf margin) strip of 3, one (R20/2) with 'coloured mark on right dolphin's eye' variety, diagonal crease in margin, stamps fine u.m. SG Spec. N14 (1) k Cat. £95 as hinged
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner control (K18, imperf margin) strip of 3, one (R20/3) with 'white spot above dolphin's mouth' variety, light toning, u.m. SG Spec. N14 (1) o as hinged.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner control (J17,imperf margin) block of 6 (3 x 2), one (R20/2) with 'coloured mark on right dolphin's eye' variety, slight yellowing, u.m. SG Spec NN14 (1) k.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner control (G15, imperf margin) block of 6 (3 x 2), one (R19.3) with 'Stop after HALFPENNY' variety, small mark on gum of another, o/wise fine u.m. SG Spec, N14 (1) j
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner cylinder block (K18, perf type 2E) of 6 (3 x 2), one (R20/2) with 'coloured mark on right dolphin's eye' variety, hinged on top stamp only, so variety/control is u.m., slight toning and bends. SG Spec. N14 (1)k
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 9907 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
½d green, SW corner control (U23, perf margin) block of 6 (3 x 2), one (R20/1) with white spot on moustache variety, hinged on variety and in margin only, fresh, fine mint. Scarce unlisted variety.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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1d bright scarlet, SE corner M18 (imperf margin) control strip of 3, one (R20/10) with WHITE SPOT ON KING'S EYEBROW variety, fresh, v.f.m.. SG Spec. N16 (1) na. Unpriced by SG Spec.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
