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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
KGV Waterlow printing Seahorse 2/6d. Deep Sepia-brown - a 3 values UNMOUNTED MINT fresh original gum multiple, the N.W. value being incredibly lightly hinged. An obviously well cared for block of four, well-centred (fractionally S.), full perforation, full original gum, superb intense shade. The x 3 unmounted mint never hinged singles catalogue £750= each, and the VLH single a further £350= making a total CV £2,600= excluding block of four premium. Fabulous colour, and exceptional three values UM NH multiple. Seldom available (1 BL 4)
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.
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
KGV Waterlow printing Seahorse 10s. Indigo blue. As near to superb unmounted mint as you may ever find, offering a rare combination of fabulous colour, well-centred fractionally W., superb original gum, (no creasing - a rare stamp) in Post Office fresh condition and fine perfs. SG Retail card accompanies, originally supplied for £2,000= Find better at £1,150= or less. Magnificent UM NH (1v. + SG Retail card)
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
KGV De La Rue printing 2/6d Yellow-brown Wmk INVERTED. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons for £1,800=. Described as 'very fine unmounted (mint never hinged) original gum example of this scarce watermark variety, printed by DLR.' Note: stunning colour, well-centred, tell-tale De La Rue small perforation holes. Absolute GEM. Current 'London' retail c.£1,200= (1v. + SG Retail card
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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
De La Rue printing Seahorse 5s. Pale carmine fabulous example of worn printing plate. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons for £1,100= (SG Retail card accompanies). Described as 'very fine unmounted o.g. perfectly centred example printed by DLR, whereas in fact simply SUPERB. If you are seeking a superb plate wear example, stop here … for you have found it. Magnificent quality. LUXUS (1v. + SG Retail card)
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.
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
½d bright green & 1d bright scarlet, wmk Royal Cypher (simple), perf 15x14. Blocks of 6, 5 stamps UM, h/r on centre top stamp. Ex-booklet, perfs trimmed at right.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
KGV Block Cypher watermark 1½d. Red brown printed on the gummed side. Described as Superb unmounted o.g. example of this scarce variety by SG, and it is virtual perfection. EXHIBITION STANDARD (1v. + SG retail card originally priced £1,000=)
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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
1d deep scarlet-vermilion, SE corner control strip of 3 (U34, imperf margin), vertical crease on right hand stamp, slight gum yellowing, u.m. SG Spec. N34 (4).
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.
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 10006 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
1d deep scarlet-vermilion, SE corner control block of 4 (T33, imperf margin), a few separated marginal perfs at right, hinged on one stamp only, fine u.m./m.m. SG Spec. N34 (4).
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
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.
