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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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KGV Waterlow printing Seahorse 2/6d. Deep Sepia-brown - a 3 values UNMOUNTED MINT fresh original gum multiple, the N.W. value being incredibly lightly hinged. An obviously well cared for block of four, well-centred (fractionally S.), full perforation, full original gum, superb intense shade. The x 3 unmounted mint never hinged singles catalogue £750= each, and the VLH single a further £350= making a total CV £2,600= excluding block of four premium. Fabulous colour, and exceptional three values UM NH multiple. Seldom available (1 BL 4)
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.
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KGV Waterlow printing Seahorse 10s. Indigo blue. As near to superb unmounted mint as you may ever find, offering a rare combination of fabulous colour, well-centred fractionally W., superb original gum, (no creasing - a rare stamp) in Post Office fresh condition and fine perfs. SG Retail card accompanies, originally supplied for £2,000= Find better at £1,150= or less. Magnificent UM NH (1v. + SG Retail card)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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KGV De La Rue printing 2/6d Yellow-brown Wmk INVERTED. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons for £1,800=. Described as 'very fine unmounted (mint never hinged) original gum example of this scarce watermark variety, printed by DLR.' Note: stunning colour, well-centred, tell-tale De La Rue small perforation holes. Absolute GEM. Current 'London' retail c.£1,200= (1v. + SG Retail card
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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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DLR 5s, the bright carmine central parcel cancel leaves profile and Britannia clear) and pale carmine (smudged rubber oval Registered pmk), fair to good used.
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.
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De La Rue printing Seahorse 5s. Pale carmine fabulous example of worn printing plate. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons for £1,100= (SG Retail card accompanies). Described as 'very fine unmounted o.g. perfectly centred example printed by DLR, whereas in fact simply SUPERB. If you are seeking a superb plate wear example, stop here … for you have found it. Magnificent quality. LUXUS (1v. + SG Retail card)
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.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10080 · Same country / area · Similar period
KGV De La Rue printing Seahorse 10s. Deep blue, good to fine used block of four well-centred fractionally E., tell-tale small perforation holes, magnificent colour, merest hint of paper wrinkle mentioned for good form, some perf variation. Individually socked on the nose by large LONDON 5 SEP (19)18 CDS cancels, two/three clear profiles. F-VF multiples are currently commanding 60% (£2,500= price level) of catalogue value levels … TUT start price c.33% of catalogue value disregarding scarce multiple premium, and decreasing… (1 Block 4)
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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.
