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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Downey Head CONTROL BLOCKS. 1d scarlet & bright scarlet, Imperial Crown Wmk, 'Somerset House' corner control blocks of six stamps, 'B.12', stamps are mint & mostly NHM (2 blocks)
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 10049 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period · Same classification
Downey Head CONTROL BLOCKS. 1d scarlet & bright scarlet, Imperial Crown Wmk, 'Somerset House' corner control blocks of six stamps, 'B.11 & B.12', stamps are mint & mostly NHM (2 blocks)
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 10049 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period · Same classification
1d scarlet C12 (perf) control block of 4, bright scarlet C12 (perf) control block of 6, carmine-red N19 (imperf) control strip of 3, brick-red P20 (perf) control strip of 3, plus vermilion L18 (imperf) pair, most stamps are u.m.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
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.
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.
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 10049 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period
1d deep carmine (Die 1B), Imperial Crown Wmk, 'A11' Control block of 9, Spec N8(3), Plate 15, identified by retouches and small flaws, hinged on selvedge, all stamps are NHM. (9)
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Downey Head half-penny (Die 1B), Imperial Crown Wmk, Specialized mint collection, N2 (1 to 6 & 8a) neatly presented on a sleeved, printed page. Inc singles of 7 shades. (7)
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
½d green (Die 1B), Imperial Crown Wmk, P15 x 14, Marginals inc NHM 'A11' strip of 3, single pale bright green N2(2), 'A11' single bright green N2(1) & 'A11' single deep green 'A11' N(6).
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.
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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.
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FINE MINT or NHM Downey Head one-penny Specialized collection, Die 1A, Imperial Crown Wmk, Spec N7 (1 to 6) neatly presented on a sleeved, printed page, inc a shaded selection of vertical pairs & two 'A11' Control singles. (18)
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
1d carmine, Die 2, Imperial Crown Wmk, P15x14, lower SE Corner, 'A 11' Control strip of 12 with 'POSTAGE' paper Wmk visible, presented on a typed display page, ideal display piece or frontispiece. NHM. (12)
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.
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
1d carmine-red (Die 1B), Imperial Crown Wmk, 'A11' Control corner strips of 3, Spec N8 (1), Spec identified plate 3, 9 & 15, very fine mint ( 3 control strips)
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.
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
FINE MINT or NHM Downey Head one-penny Specialized collection, Die 1B, Imperial Crown Wmk, Spec N8 (1 to 8) & (Booklet issues) N9 (1 to 3) inc two inverted Wmk's, neatly presented on a sleeved, printed page. (11)
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 10049 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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.
