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7c on 10c green with antique 't' fine used, minor wrinkle
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 43a
SG value £160.00
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14c on 30c mauve with full CANTON c.d.s. JA 20 92, couple of slightly short perfs at top
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 44
SG value £180.00
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14c on 30c mauve. FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 44
SG value £85.00
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20c on 30c yellowish green. Lightly washed. GU
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 45
SG value £160.00
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QV: 50c surcharged on 48c dull purple, wmk Crown CA, perf 14. Average used with small h/r.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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.
Date 1891
SG 46
SG value £375.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Jubilee 2c carmine v.f.u. JA 22 91 cancel
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £140.00
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Jubilee 2c carmine fine used with full CANTON FE 6 91 c.d.s., rounded lower right corner
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £1,400.00
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50th Annivs of Colony 2c carmine ovpt Type 16. cds used lightly toned at top edge.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £140.00
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Jubilee 2c carmine fine used with FOOCHOWFOO c.d.s. postmarks, expertized on reverse, unlisted by SG but other 2c Jubilees with Treaty Port cancel are catalogued minimum £1,300
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
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2c carmine '50th Anniversary of Colony', CA Wmk, P14, fine used with Central, First Day cds.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
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.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £140.00
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Why this lot?
With no specific search terms supplied, this lot may interest collectors looking for Hong Kong Jubilee issues with a stated printing variety and Shanghai postmark. View collector insight →
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Collector insight · Lot 10941
Why this lot?
Why it matches With no specific search terms supplied, this lot may interest collectors looking for Hong Kong Jubilee issues with a stated printing variety and Shanghai postmark.
What makes this lot interesting The description identifies the short “U” variety and says the stamp is stated to be from the second printing of 2,000, with a probably unique combination of postmark and variety.
Catalogue facts Hong Kong Jubilee 2c carmine, dated 1891; SG 51b. Very fine used, with part SHANGHAI MY 9 00 c.d.s. SG catalogue value: £1,500.00; auction estimate: £545.00. Collector note The description presents the printing and postmark combination as distinctive; no further verification is provided in the lot record.
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Jubilee 2c carmine with short 'U' very fine used, part SHANGHAI MY 9 00 c.d.s., stated to be from the rare 2nd printing of 2,000 stamps, probably unique combination of postmark and variety
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
variety ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51b
SG value £1,500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
14c on 30c mauve int, part original gum
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 44
SG value £250.00
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20c on 30c grey green without Chinese characters fresh unmounted mint, very fine
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 45a
SG value £140.00
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20c on 30c grey green without Chinese characters mint, heavily hinged
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 45a
SG value £140.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
50c on 48c dull purple with Chinese characters fresh mint
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 49
SG value £85.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
50c on 48c dull purple with Chinese characters fresh mint
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 49
SG value £85.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
50c on 48c dull purple with Chinese characters fresh mint
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 49
SG value £85.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
50c on 48c dull purple with Chinese characters mint, heavily mounted
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 49
SG value £85.00
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$1 on 96c purple/red with Chinese characters fresh mint, large part original gum, two short perfs at left
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 50
SG value £500.00
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Jubilee 2c carmine fine mint, stated to be R.2/3 3rd printing with breaks in 'H' and 'g'
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
Jubilee 2c carmine mint, minor mark on gum
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £500.00
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Jubilee 2c carmine fine mint with broken 2nd '1', stated to be R.2/1 1st printing, not the catalogued variety but just as prominent
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
variety ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 21158 · Same country / area · Similar period
Jubilee 2c carmine fresh unused no gum, break in neck of 2nd 'g'
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £500.00
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Jubilee 2c carmine mint, minor stain, shows broken 'n' in 'Kong' and nick in 'J'
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1891
SG 51
SG value £500.00
