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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
plus 1899-1903, 1900, 1902-07 and 1907-08 pictorial definitive issues, all arranged by value as per Campbell Paterson specialised numbers (but cannot be guaranteed correct), vast range of shades incl. scarcer example 3d (19), 5d (12), 6d rose (20), 9d (10), 1s (22), 2s (13) and 5s (5, all four issues plus later shade), plus 2½d WAKITIPU (5), 6d green (5), 1902-07 6d 1899-1903 2s re-entry (right frame doubled) and 1902-07 perf 11 2s watermark inverted, odd toned perf etc., but condition generally excellent for this type of lot, fair to fine used. Huge Cat. value. Superb lot. (178)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
Pictorial set, no wmk perf 12 - 16 used slightly mixed condition with some extra shades, ½d x 3, 1d x 2, 2d x 2, 2½d Wakitipu x 2 & Wakatipu x 2. 4d x 3, 5d, 6d, 8d x 2, 1/-, 2/- faults & 5/-. (23).
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.
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 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
Substantial mint u.m. & used collection of the ½d Mount Cook & Universal 1d. Neatly presented & identified on written up pages. A remarkable study ideal for the specialist. Those checked appeared correct and if so the cat value is £2750++ with perf changes, wmk changes & varieties, printings & shades. (195 + 2 covers).
Philatelic terms
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
Balance collection neatly presented on album pages mainly used in slightly mixed condition. Incls: 1900 ½d black & 2d bright purple SG271-72. 1900 pictorials. NZ Exhib. ½d m.m. & 1d cds used. Health issues. 1935 Airs cds used. SJ set cds used. 1936 pictorials to 3/- with perf varieties. A good run of GVI. QEII first defins to 10/-. A page of GVI used in Egypt postmark interest. Cat £450+ (195).
Philatelic terms
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
Universal 1d & Mount Cook ½d specialised collection neatly presented on album pages mainly used in slightly mixed condition. All identified by SG number. Incls SG280y. SG282 perf 14x11. SG 283 & 284. Wmk Type 38 ½d SG285. wmk Type 43 perf 14x11 SG304 & 305. And much else. Ideal for the specialist. Cat £1800++ (59).
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 15463 · Same country / area · Similar period
Pictorial wmk single NZ Star Type 43 perf 14 set to 2/- with shades, used in slightly mixed condition, 1½d faults, 2d x 2, 2½d x 2, 3d x 3, 4d x2, 5d x 2, 6d x 2, 8d, 9d, 1/- x 3 & 2/- x 2. (21).
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.
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.