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GVI complete basic listing as per Crown album fine & fresh looking m.m. Surch set u.m. (27).
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SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1942-51
SG 1-27
SG value £138.00
Complete listing on stock book page mint in mixed condition, (Excls UPU set SG16-19) SW u.m. (48).
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SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1942-63
SG 1-52
SG value £210.00
Small selection of UM issues: 1946 Victory, 1949 RSW, 1949 UPU, 1953 Coronation. Total of 9 stamps.
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UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1946-53
SG value £34.00
Surch definitive set very fine cds used. 1a thinned. (8).
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U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1951
SG 20-27
SG value £80.00
Short definitive set of 10v. ½a to 2r (missing 5r top value), wmk MSCA. Mint with small h/r, nice fresh colours.
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wmk ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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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.
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Date 1942-46
SG 1-10
SG value £40.00
KGVI: RSW set of 2v, mint with large hinge remnant.
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SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1949
SG 14-15
SG value £29.00
KGVI: RSW set of 2v, UM.
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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
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Date 1949
SG 14-15
SG value £29.00
Definitives FU
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U ?
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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
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1951
SG 20/7
SG value £75.00
Definitives, currency change, surcharged set of 8v, 5c on 1a to 5s on 5r, mint with small h/r.
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SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Date 1951
SG 20-27
SG value £38.00
In tact collection neatly presented on album pages entirely selected fine used incls Seiyun 1942 defin set, SW pair, UPU, surch short set to 1/-. 1954 set. SG29-38. Mukalla 1942 defin part set to 55, (Excls 1½a & 2r). SW pair, UPU set, then part sets for 1951, 1955 & 1963. South Arabian Fed odds. Cat £ 240+ (99).
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pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
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Date 1942-66
World Football Championship - overprints on Italy - postage set of 5, m.m. Some heavy hinged and hinge remains (5)
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SG — Stanley Gibbons
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Date 1934
SG 128-32
SG value £850.00
Dodecanese Islands - 1934 World Cup Overprints on Italy, set of 9 except missing 5 lire orange (8 of 9) average to good m.m.
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SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
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Date 1934
SG 128-36
SG value £812.00
Dodecanese Islands - 1934 World Cup Overprints on Italy, average to good m.m. set of 9 (some hinge remains).
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SG ?
SG value ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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Date 1934
SG 128-36
SG value £850.00
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Collector insight · Lot 182
Why this lot?
Why it matches This lot may interest collectors seeking Afghanistan material spanning multiple periods, from Kingdom of Kabul issues to 1984.
What makes this lot interesting The collection is described as including 11 Kingdom of Kabul issues, some of which appear genuine, alongside later material.
Catalogue facts Afghanistan collection on leaves, to 1984. Kingdom of Kabul issues: 11, some appear genuine. Description notes scattered material with good ranges, mint/varied. Auction estimate: £70.00. Collector note The description characterises the material as scattered, with good ranges.
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to 1984 coll. on leaves, scattered but good ranges, with Kingdom of Kabul issues (11, some appear genuine), Then some useful late 19th Century/early 20th Century issues, mint/varied.
Date 1871
Sanar purple 'Wide outer circle', imperf cut square with clear margins, laid paper, unused & without gum, RPS Photo Certificate.
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SG ?
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imperf ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
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SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
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Date 1875-76
SG 20a
SG value £160.00
KEVII: Surcharged values - ½d, 1d & 2½d, perf 14 and 3d, 6d & 1s perf 11, MM, o/c and roughly formed perfs. 1s is orange-red shade.
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perf ?
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
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.
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Date 1903-11
SG 1-7 part
SG value £140.00
1s vermillion, variety 'Tai without dot', fine mint.
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SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
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Date 1916-17
SG 14bb
SG value £225.00
1s vermillion, variety 'Tiringi without dot on second i', fine mint.
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SG ?
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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.
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Date 1916-17
SG 14bc
SG value £300.00
KGV: pictorial set of 6v, ½d to 1s, no wmk, MM.
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MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
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.
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Date 1920
SG 24-29
SG value £30.00
KGV: pictorial set of 3v, ½d, 1s & 2½d, wmk W43, MM, all o/c.
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MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
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 1924-27
SG 30-31
SG value £22.00
Balance collection of mint stamps, believed to be UM, on Hagner type stock pages, with catalogue value generally below £20 per stamp or set. Strength is in the period from 1984 to 1995 and then from 2004-2009 although this is less complete. The collection consists of approx 140 stamps, 6 MS & 9 booklets with cat value c£600 .
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UM ?
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
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Date 1984-2009
Lighthouses. Complete booklet in pristine condition with 4 x 2m.10 stamps.
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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.
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Date 1992
SG SB1
SG value £29.00
Balance collection on stockpages from 63 issues, all UM. Comprises 98 stamps, 3 MS, 7 booklet panes and 2 booklets. Cat value in excess of £400.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
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.
Date 1992-2001
Arts and Crafts. 1 klass (70c) x 10 in pristine booklet.
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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 2007
SG SB19
SG value £27.00
