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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Pictorial issues no wmk perf 11 group mint in mixed condition with 2½d corner crease & light tone marks on some perfds, 3d v.f. m.m. 4d fine looking m.m. h/r. 5d m.m. h/r. 6d rose m.m. h/r. 8d unused tone mark.(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.
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 15499 · 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.
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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 15499 · 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 15499 · 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 15499 · Same country / area · Similar period
Pictorial group, wmk single NZ Star perf 11, with 4d fine m.m. SG310. 8d blue well centred flat gum SG313. 1/- orange red some tone marks m.m. SG315b. 2/- green unused no gum SG316. (4).
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.