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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
Related-lot discovery: showing stronger factual matches to Lot 21224. Distinctive philatelic features are prioritised over generic similarities such as format, condition or date; results are ranked locally from the full current UPA catalogue.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
A very attractive collection of u.m. and f.u. sets and mini sheets for the period 2004 to 2008 on hagner sheets in a Prinz binder. Appears to be almost complete for the period. Face value alone is approximately 425 NZ $ (about £180) with additional used sets and mini sheets ( face about 215 NZ $ = £90). Many 100's
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period
Year set, UM and complete for 2008, plus Narnia in 4 x MS. A-Z of New Zealand in sheetlet of 26. In mounts on pre-printed pages, super condition. Total of 62 stamps, 1 sheetlet & 11 MS.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
Fine collection of u.m. sets and mini sheets for the period 1980's to 2000. Appears to be almost complete for the period with definitives to 10$ and 20$, commems and mini sheets. Includes the popular Lord of the Rings mini sheets. Face alone is approximately 950$ NZ (£400+) plus a few additional used sets. Housed in a fine Prinz binder and hagners.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Same classification
Mount Cook ½d green right marginal block of 4 wmk single NZ & star, mixed perfs, first perfed 14 the centre horiz row of perfs missplaced. Repaired on back with strip of paper & re-perfed 11. The left vertical side deliberately trimmed to facilitate vertical seperation. A remarkable item clearly demonstrating the meaning of 'Mixed perfs' Display quality u.m. with minor gum disturbance
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
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 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Same classification
GV Head 1½d grey slate block of 4 top 2 perf 13½ bottom 2 perf 14½. Very fine & fresh looking with one unit l.m.m. rest u.m. Plus the right pair without wmk.
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.
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.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21224 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Same classification
Why this lot?No specific search criteria were provided, so a particular match cannot be established; the lot is identified as a 1927 New Zealand issue.
Collector insight · Lot 15621
Why this lot?
Why it matches
No specific search criteria were provided, so a particular match cannot be established; the lot is identified as a 1927 New Zealand issue.
What makes this lot interesting
The record distinguishes it as a 4d bright violet stamp with perforation 14 x 14.5, described as UMM.
Catalogue facts
Country: New Zealand; stamp date: 1927; SG reference: O101c.
Description: 4d bright violet, perf 14 x 14.5; UMM.
