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Lighthouses (inscribed 'EUROPA'). (75c) x 8 in pristine booklet.
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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 2008
SG SB22
SG value £26.00
My Stamp (Horse Rider). (75c) x 8, self-adhesives 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 2008
SG SB23
SG value £24.00
Authors (inscribed 'EUROPA'). (80c) x 9 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 2009
SG SB24
SG value £31.00
My Stamp (Athlete). (90c) x 8, self-adhesives 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 2009
SG SB25
SG value £28.00
1l red-brown on thin buff paper in block of 4, imperf with good margins all round. Fine used, selvedge used as hinge. Cancelled 'AOHNAI / 1885'.
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block ?
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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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
selvedge — Selvedge
The unprinted margin of a stamp sheet attached to one or more stamps; also commonly called sheet margin.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1881-87
SG 62
SG value £280.00
Handstamped set, imperforate, unused & without gum. (6)
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SG ?
SG value ?
imperforate ?
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1913
SG 16/21
SG value £175.00
Independence Anniversary Handstamped set, P11½, unused & without gum. (5)
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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 1913
SG 22/26
SG value £75.00
10pa green (Sultan Mohamed 1909-11 of Turkey) with a black overprinted, 'Double-Headed Eagle' & 'SHQIPENIA', P12, very fine used, tied to a neatly clipped piece by part cds. Ceremuga Photo Certificate.
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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 1913
SG 5
SG value £325.00
20pa rose-red (Sultan Mohamed 1909-11 of Turkey) with a black overprinted, 'Double-Headed Eagle' & 'SHQIPENIA', P12, very fine used, tied to a neatly clipped piece by two part cds. Ceremuga Photo Certificate.
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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 1913
SG 6
SG value £325.00
2pi blue-black (Sultan Mohamed 1909-11 of Turkey) with a black overprinted, 'Double-Headed Eagle' & 'SHQIPENIA', P12, very fine used, tied to a neatly clipped piece by part cds. Ceremuga Photo Certificate.
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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 1913
SG 8
SG value £650.00
Prince William 'ARRIVAL' set, Handstamped '7 Mars - 1461 RROFTE MBRETI 1914', used with each stamp tied to individual small pieces. Some perf tone. (6)
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U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1914
SG 33/38
SG value £550.00
Arrival of Prince William of Wied. 10q red and rose with ovpt on small piece with double ring cds 'VLONE / 8.3.1914'.
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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 1914
SG 35
SG value £110.00
Postage Due. 1gr on 25q blue, handstamped with 'TAKSE' but with surcharge shift leaving only '1' of 'I Grosh' visible. Mint, hinged.
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SG ?
surcharge ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
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Date 1914
SG D48 var
Provisional Government - Fiscal stamps over printed fine mint with original gum m.m. set . Hinge remainders (6)
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SG ?
SG value ?
fiscal ?
provisional ?
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.
fiscal — Fiscal use
Use of a stamp for revenue or tax purposes rather than normal postal use.
provisional — Provisional issue
A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock.
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Date 1919
SG 83-88
SG value £65.00
Provisional Government - 1919 SG86b 25q on 64h overprint, rare type 13 with large eagle fine mint with original gum. Two hinge remainders but otherwise fine and fresh.
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SG ?
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overprint ?
provisional ?
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.
provisional — Provisional issue
A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1919
SG 86b
SG value £650.00
Postage Dues. Set of 5v to 50q, fine used, h/r.
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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 1940
SG D373-D377
SG value £375.00
German Occupation: 3f olive-black (Broken Columns, Botrint), ovpt '14 / Shtator / 1943', UM.
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UM ?
SG ?
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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 1943
SG 401
SG value £65.00
German Occupation: Express Letter 25q bright violet, ovpt '14 / Shtator / 1943', MM.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1943
SG 402
SG value £27.00
First Team Manned Space Flight. 25l blue and brown in MS format, both perf and imperf versions. Mint with hinge trace at top margin.
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SG ?
SG value ?
imperf ?
perf ?
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1963
SG MS741a
SG value £110.00
Olympic Games, Tokyo (2nd issue), 15l MS (Torch, Rings and Map), 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
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 1963
SG MS758a
SG value £20.00
Olympic Games, Tokyo. 15l MS (Olympic Flag and Mount Fuji), imperf, UM.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
imperf ?
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1964
SG MS821a
SG value £30.00
Olympic Games, Tokyo. 15l MS (Olympic Flag and Mount Fuji), perf 12½, UM.
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UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1964
SG MS821a
SG value £30.00
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Enver Hoxha's 60th Birthday. Set of 4v, 25q to 1l.10 plus 1l.50 MS. Stamps v.f.u., MS CTO (full gum).
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U ?
CTO ?
SG ?
SG value ?
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
CTO — Cancelled to Order
A stamp cancelled by or for the postal authority without necessarily having performed normal postal service.
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 1968
SG 1276-MS1280
SG value £228.00
100f blue chamois and Pyrenees fine u.m.
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 1950
SG F143
SG value £140.00
