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Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
blued paper 2s6d lilac, BC, suggestion of faint corner gum crease, fresh u.m. Fine and rare.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 175
SG value £3,500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
blued paper 2s6d lilac, MH, centred to left, m.m. Scarce. Brandon Cert. (1999).
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 175
SG value £6,000.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
blued paper 2s6d lilac, HG, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, some disturbed gum at bottom, o/wise fine part o.g.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 175s
SG value £625.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
blued paper 10s cobalt, GE, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, very fine mint. Brandon Cert. (2002). SG Spec. K13 (2) t.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 177as
SG value £5,000.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
blued paper 10s cobalt, NB, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, centred to top, very fine m.m. RARE. Hendon Cert. (2021). SG Spec. K13 (2) t.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 177as
SG value £5,000.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
2s6d lilac, FG, well centred very fine u.m.
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UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 178
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
2s6d lilac, LA, small light gum crease and tiny offset, crisp, fresh m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 178
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
2s6d lilac, MB, light gum bend at edge, fresh l.m.m.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 178
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
5s rose, ND, very fresh, very fine mint.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 180
SG value £1,100.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
5s rose, IG, faint light vertical gum bend, very fresh, fine u.m.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 180
SG value £1,100.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
5s crimson, GH, centred slightly to NW, very crisp, very fresh, very fine u.m. Scarce thus.
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UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 181
SG value £975.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
5s crimson, NC, faint hinge crease, very fresh, l.m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 181
SG value £975.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
10s cobalt, IA, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, a few blunted perfs at top right, o/wise fine l.m.m. Holcombe Cert. (1989) stating this is the paler of the two shades of cobalt. Cat. £3200 (SG Spec, 2011).
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1883-84
SG 182s
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
10s ultramarine, GB, centred to right, very fine u.m. Scarce thus.
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UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 183
SG value £2,250.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
10s pale ultramarine, BD, centred to NE, fine l.m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 183a
SG value £1,600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
10s (deep) ultramarine, KE, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 11, light gum wrinkles, very fresh, fine m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 183s
SG value £550.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
½d and ½d, gum toning, u.m.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 187-8
SG value £145.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
'lilac and green' set complete to 1s, the 3d, 4d and 5d with toned gum, blunted perfs at top of 1s, h/r, mint/o.g. Scarce set. (10)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 187-96
SG value £3,405.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
5d dull green, IG, gum toning, h/r, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1883-84
SG 193
SG value £375.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
1884 Watermark Anchor 10s. COBALT Overprinted SPECIMEN type 9. Simply SUPERB unmounted mint full original gum never hinged example. (currently catalogued £3,400= in mint hinged condition - a 100% premium never hinged condition example). Perfect colour, near perfect centring lettered M-F. An inredibly rare stamp in this condition, and virtually the only practical way to acquire this otherwise £35,000= catalogue value major GB rarity were it without the SPECIMEN overprint. 142 year-old stamp in printed yesterday Post Office fresh 'over the Post Office counter original gum unmounted mint never hinged and Simply SUPERB. Provenance: Supplied by Stanley Gibbons for £3,200= (virtually full catalogue value for mint hinged) You will never find better. Irreplaceable. EXHIBITION STANDARD R.R.R., LUXUS 1v. SG Retail card
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M ?
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overprint ?
watermark ?
M — Mint
A stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
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.
Date 1884
SG 182S
SG value £3,400.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
Crowns £1 brown-lilac, ID, centred to SE, light toning, h/r, m.m. VERY SCARCE.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1884
SG 185
SG value £18,000.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
Crowns £1 brown-lilac, QB, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, centred to bottom, light gum toning, fine u.m. VERY SCARCE.
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SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1884
SG 185s
SG value £2,800.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
QV 1884 2d. IMPERFORATE Colour trial in UNISSUED Purple-brown letters L-S. Magnificent example, fresh as the day printed 140 years ago, upon large part original gum Crown watermarked paper. SG QV Specialised section KD (1st page base column 1.). Small part hinge traces, negligible paper wrinkle. Upon original SG Retail card priced £1,750=. Utterly magnificent. Exhibition Quality (1v. + retail card)
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SG ?
SG value ?
imperforate ?
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1884
SG 189 Var
SG value £2,100.00
Related lot Related to Lot 9560 · Same country / area · Similar period
3d on 3d, TB, centred to NW< yellowed gum, l.m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
Date 1880-83
SG 159
SG value £400.00
