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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
(Jan) 1d scarlet, album page showing plate wear and development of NO CROSS variety, with no less than 7 such varieties; also includes 1912 (Aug) 1d (3) with plate wear A11 with cds cancels.
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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
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 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Block · Similar period
VFM, NHM & VFU Downey Head Specialized collection, Multiple Cypher Wmk, neatly presented in mounts on a sleeved, printed, display pages, inc a shaded selection of each value, blocks of 4, Inverted Watermarks of both values, 1d Control pair & more. (59)
Philatelic terms
VFU — Very Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in very fine condition.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
1d scarlet, SE corner control strip of 3 (D14, perf margin), control single (R20/11) with TWO WHITE SPOTS ON NECK variety, torn perf on another stamp, fine cds 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.
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Variety · Similar period
1d bright scarlet, SE corner M18 (imperf margin) control strip of 3, one (R20/10) with WHITE SPOT ON KING'S EYEBROW variety, fresh, v.f.m.. SG Spec. N16 (1) na. Unpriced by SG Spec.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Variety · Mint condition · Same classification
photo 1½d, large format, SW corner control (V34, 42 dot, perf margin) strip of 3, one (R20/3) with 'frame break under second E of PENCE' variety, hinged on one stamp (not variety) only, fine mint. SG Spec. N51 d. Cat. £75 as hinged.
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.
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Variety · Block · Related period
3 album pages with stamps from this issue, all mint and hinged on pages. Variety of shades, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. ½d x 6, 1d x 8, 1½d x 10, 2d x 4, 2½d x 5, 1d x 1, 4d x 3, 5d x 5, 6d x 7, 9d x 4, 1s x 1. Odd fault, but generally in good condition. Individual stamps with cat value £300.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
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 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DOWNEY HEAD - IMPERIAL CROWN WATERMARK CONTROLS COLLECTION. An attractive mint or NHM assembly of ½d & 1d mint or NHM Control Strips of 3, Controls 'A11 to B12' seen, with various shades, perforation types, Die types, some duplication. Most stamps are NHM. (15 control strips of 3)
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.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DOWNEY HEAD - MINT CONTROL PAIRS COLLECTION. An attractive assembly of ½d & 1d mint or NHM Control Pairs (corner & marginal), Controls 'A11 to B13', with various shades, perforation types, Die types etc, all three Watermarks represented, some duplication seen. Most stamps are NHM (46 control pairs)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DOWNEY HEAD - MINT CONTROL SINGLES COLLECTION (unfinished project). An extensive assembly of ½d & 1d mint or NHM Control Singles, Mostly Harrison printings, but Somerset House seen, Controls 'A11 to B13', with various shades, perforation types, Die types & all three Watermarks seen, some Plates identified (usually by varieties in the coloured rule), some duplication noted. An interesting prospect (100+ control singles)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DOWNEY HEAD - ROYAL CYPHER (multiple) WATERMARK CONTROLS GROUP. An attractive mint or NHM group of ½d & 1d mint or NHM corner Control Strips of 3, Control 'B12', with shades & perforation types of ½d. Most stamps are NHM. (5 corner control strips of 3)
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.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10091 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DOWNEY HEAD - ROYAL CYPHER (simple) WATERMARK CONTROLS COLLECTION. An attractive mint or NHM group of ½d & 1d mint or NHM corner Control Strips of 3, Controls 'B12 & B13', with various shades, perforation types. Most stamps are NHM. (6 control strips of 3)
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.
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.
