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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 7151 · Surcharge · Variety · Same classification
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 7151 · Surcharge · Variety
Provisional Surcharges. SG579b - E Szechwan surcharge on 3c green. Complete sheet of 200 showing small 3 variety and several other constant varieties. Previously sold by Stanley Gibbons with list of 'other constant varieties' and position on sheet. A little perf separation and light folding.
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.
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 7151 · Surcharge · Variety
Provisional Surcharges. SG580c - Kiangsi surcharge on 3c green. Complete sheet of 200 showing variety 'ca' (double character) and three other varieties (one stamp on sheet damaged). Previously sold by Stanley Gibbons with list of 'other varieties' and position on sheet. A little perf separation.
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.
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 7151 · Surcharge · Variety
½Ct on 5c vermillion horizontal pair of Local Post, variety 'Surcharge inverted in pair with normal' very fine used, tied to a neatly clipped piece by blue Shanghai twin ring Local Post cancellation, Ex Stanley Gibbons.
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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 7151 · Surcharge · Similar period · Same classification
Why this lot?With no specific search terms supplied, this lot may interest a collector seeking stamps identified as France - Colonies - Indo-China - Canton.
Collector insight · Lot 6981
Why this lot?
Why it matches
With no specific search terms supplied, this lot may interest a collector seeking stamps identified as France - Colonies - Indo-China - Canton.
What makes this lot interesting
The 1908 10f violet is described as overprinted “Canton” and surcharged in red.
Catalogue facts
SG 66, dated 1908.
Described as very fine mint.
SG catalogue value £130.00; auction estimate £50.00.
