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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 15708 · Same country / area · Block · Mint condition · Same classification
Mount Cook ½d green right marginal block of 4 wmk single NZ & star, mixed perfs, first perfed 14 the centre horiz row of perfs missplaced. Repaired on back with strip of paper & re-perfed 11. The left vertical side deliberately trimmed to facilitate vertical seperation. A remarkable item clearly demonstrating the meaning of 'Mixed perfs' Display quality u.m. with minor gum disturbance
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.
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.
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 15708 · Same country / area · Block · Mint condition · Same classification
GV Head 1½d grey slate block of 4 top 2 perf 13½ bottom 2 perf 14½. Very fine & fresh looking with one unit l.m.m. rest u.m. Plus the right pair without wmk.
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.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15708 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period
to 1952 surcharges basic postage issues apparently complete both mint and used, includes 1941 reduced size 9d (both), 1946 Peace varieties 2d guide mark, 3d and 5d in blocks of 4, 1947-52 defins with extra wmk types, generally fine. (240)
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15708 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period
KGVI: Centenary of Proclamation of British Sovereignty. ½d to 9d in blocks of 4, some marginal, most UM, odd value with 1 or 2 stamps with h/r. 1s as hinged single.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15708 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Same classification
2d on 1½d brown lake with SURCHARGE ERROR. UMM
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.
error — Error
A significant unintended production difference from the normal stamp. The catalogue description should be used to establish the specific error in a lot.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
