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QV 3r brown & green (of India) overprinted 'Zanzibar', Large Star Wmk, VFM.
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SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1895-96
SG 20
SG value £140.00
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5r ultramarine & violet 'QV' (of India) opt'd 'Zanzibar', Star Wmk, P14, VFM.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1895-96
SG 21
SG value £150.00
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Collector insight · Lot 20554
Why this lot?
Why it matches This lot may interest collectors looking for Zanzibar stamps dated 1895–96.
What makes this lot interesting The set extends to 5r and includes 4a and 8a shades, with condition notes recorded for some stamps.
Catalogue facts Zanzibar, 1895–96; SG 3–21. Set to 5r; 4a and 8a shades. SG catalogue value: £698.00; auction estimate: £191.00. Collector note The description notes gum creasing on the 5r and yellowed gum on the 1r slate.
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set to 5r (gum creasing), 4a and 8a shades, yellowed gum on 1r slate, fine m.m. (17)
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 1895-96
SG 3-21
SG value £698.00
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Sultan Sir Hamoud bin Thuwaini - Part set of 11v, ½a to 8a, wmk w12 (missing 1a violet-blue & 3a grey). Mint with h/r or trace and large part o.g. Most with gum crackling.
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SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1896
SG 156-168 part
SG value £115.00
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Sultan Sir Hamoud bin Thuwaini - 2r green, wmk w12, perf 14. Mint with large h/r's.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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 1896
SG 171
SG value £35.00
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Sultan Sir Hamoud bin Thuwaini - 3r dull purple, wmk w12, perf 14. Mint with small hinge traces.
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SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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 1896
SG 172
SG value £38.00
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2½ on 1a6p sepia mint block of 36 plus a pair detached from top left comprising SG 35(17), SG 36(6), SG 37(15) v.f.m., lightly browned gum as usual, the stamps are mostly unmounted, a spectacular and rare multiple
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SG ?
SG value ?
block ?
pair ?
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.
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.
Date 1896-98
SG 35,36,37
SG value £4,980.00
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QV: Stamps of India ovpt 'ZANZIBAR'. Part set of 10v to 1r (missing 2a blue, 4a slate-green, 6a 8a dull mauve, 1r slate, 2r to 5r), wmk Large Star, perf 14. Mint with hinge trace, some large.
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SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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 1898-96
SG 3-18 part
SG value £120.00
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Sultan Sir Hamoud bin Mohammed -Short set of 12v, ½a to 8a, wmk W18 (½a & 1a) or W12 (others). Mint with h/r, some large and heavy.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1899-1901
SG 188-199
SG value £100.00
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8a grey olive in a block of 4. UMM
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
block ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 187
SG value £90.00
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Ovpt on India 2R carmine and yellow brown very fine used by 13 JA 01 cancel
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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 1895-96
SG 19
SG value £140.00
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Ovpt on India 3R brown and green very fine used tied to piece by small Reg 31 DE c.d.s.
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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 1895-96
SG 20
SG value £150.00
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Ovpt on India 5R ultramarine and violet very fine used tied to piece by 13 JA 01 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 1895-96
SG 21
SG value £160.00
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Sultan Sir Hamoud bin Mohammed -Surcharged set of 5v, 1a on 4½a orange to 2½a on 8a grey-olive. Mint with h/r and trace, couple of perfs on both 2½a values not fully punched through.
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 1904
SG 205-209
SG value £70.00
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'Monogram' - part set of 10v to 8a, wmk w18. Mint with h/r or trace (large h/r on 2½a).
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1904
SG 210-219
SG value £55.00
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'Monogram' - 1r blue and red, wmk w18. Mint with small h/r, centred marginally to NE.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1904
SG 220
SG value £42.00
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1r blue & red 'Arms', Multi Rosette Wmk, P14, lightly hinged, VFM.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1904
SG 220
SG value £42.00
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1R yellow green with Wmk sideways VLMM
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1908
SG 234a
SG value £120.00
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1R yellow green with Wmk sideways LMM
Philatelic terms
LMM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
LMM — Lightly Mounted Mint
A mint stamp showing only light evidence of previous mounting or hinging.
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 1908
SG 234a
SG value £120.00
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Sultan short set to 2r inc two sideways Wmk, fine mint (12)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1908-09
SG 225/235
SG value £200.00
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Sultan Ali bin Hamoud - part set of 9v to 75c, wmk w18 (3c, 12c & 15c wmk sideways). Mint with h/r or trace, 10a UM.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
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 1908-09
SG 225-233
SG value £90.00
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3r olive-bistre 'Sultan', Multi Rosette Wmk, P14, VFM.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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 1908-09
SG 236
SG value £48.00
