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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge · Related period
Postal Commemorations - 2s on 3d black and bright blue with variety '1895 for 1859'. Also surcharge is 3mm below normal position leaving 3d clear of overprint. Mint with h/r and o/c to NW.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge
MEHALEKS SURCHARGED STUDY COLLECTION presented in mounts on pages. A mint & used collection of singles & multiples inc overprint varieties, doubles, inverted, spelling mistakes, missing characters & more. Fine & fresh condition. (145+ stamps)
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge
Mint and used accumulation(100s) including a good range of early overprints, 1895-99 Tiger values to 50c dull purple and greenish black mint, 1900 surcharge set mint, 1935-37 values to $5 used, 1948 RSW set mint and used, 1950-56 set to $5 mint and used, 1957-61 set mint, mixed condition
Philatelic terms
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge
Surcharged value - 20c on $1 (Humming Bird), UM in NW corner block of 4. Two noticeable errors on overprinting. On row 1/1 the upper obliterating bar is short and on row 2/2 the bars are staggered.
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.
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 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge
FISH - 10c (Hogfish) surcharged 40c instead of the normal 70c overprint, right marginal, UM. The 40c ovpt should have been on the 25c value. Original purchase price in 1983 was £30.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Overprint · Surcharge
FISH - 25c (Sergeant Major) surcharged $1.15 instead of the normal 40c overprint, top marginal, UM. The $1.15 ovpt should have been on the 75c value. Original purchase price in 1983 was £30.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Why this lot?With no specific search criteria supplied, this lot may interest a collector looking for a Qatar collection of used definitives and commemoratives.
Collector insight · Lot 21236
Why this lot?
Why it matches
With no specific search criteria supplied, this lot may interest a collector looking for a Qatar collection of used definitives and commemoratives.
What makes this lot interesting
The stockbook collection is described as having many higher values, light duplication in places, and catalogue values identified.
Catalogue facts
Qatar collection dated 1961–96.
Fine used definitives and commemoratives in a stockbook; described as a few 100's.
SG catalogue value: £1,080.00.
Auction estimate: £225.00.
Collector note
The description notes light duplication in places.
Collection of fine used definitives and commems in a stockbook, with many higher values and light duplication in places. All identified with cat values. Few 100's. Cat value £1080.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 17199 · Surcharge · Similar period · Same classification
QEII commemoratives: Caribbean Federation to Royal Visit. 11 sets (missing Churchill but including 1965 15c on 12c surcharge), fine used with some h/r. Total of 22 stamps.
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.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
