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UPA
Lot 97
Aden MH
KGVI: Dhows - lower 5v, ½a to 2½a, mint with h/r.
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.
Date
1937
SG
1-5
SG value
£25.00
UPA
Lot 98
Aden MH
Dhows, Short set to 8a, some toning to rear of 9p, lovely bright colours. M/M. (8)
Philatelic terms
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937
SG
1-8
SG value
£74.00
UPA
Lot 99
Aden MH
KGVI: Dhows - short set of 8 lower values, ½a to 8a, mint with h/r.
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.
Date
1937
SG
1-8
SG value
£70.00
UPA
Lot 100
Aden MH
Dhows vals ½a to 8a, mint small h/r. Very fresh bright colours. (8)
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.
Date
1937
SG
1-8
SG value
£74.00
UPA
Lot 101
Aden MH
Dhow short set to 1r, very fine & fresh, ½a 1a & 2a v.f. u.m. rest fine m.m. (9).
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.
Date
1937
SG
1-9
SG value
£125.00
UPA
Lot 102
Aden MH
KGVI: Dhows - 8a pale purple, mint with h/r.
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.
Date
1937
SG
8
SG value
£27.00
Lot 103
Aden UM
KGVI: Dhow: 8a pale purple, wmk MSCA, perf 13x12, UM.
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.
Date
1937
SG
8
SG value
£27.00
Lot 104
Aden MH
KGVI: Dhow: 1r brown, wmk MSCA, perf 13x12, mint hinged.
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.
Date
1937
SG
9
SG value
£60.00
UPA
Lot 105
Aden U
GVI Coronation set & 1939 definitive set cds fine used. (16).`
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937-39
SG
13-27
SG value
£60.00
UPA
Lot 106
Aden MH
The commemorative issues. Coronation (UM), Victory (UM), Silver Wedding (very small tone spot to back of 10Rs MM) and UPU (MM h/r). (11)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
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
1937-49
SG
13/35
SG value
£54.00
UPA
Lot 107
Aden U
KGVI: 5s claret, 10s dull purple & $1 bluish slate (3 top values from set of 14) on thicker paper, fine used.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937-49
SG
176-178
SG value
£54.00
UPA
Lot 108
Aden CC
Mint and used collection on leaves(few 100s) including 1937 Dhow set to 1R used, 1939 set to 5R(2),10R(2) mint and used, 1951 surcharge set mint, 1948 RSW set mint and used, 1953-63 set mint, many covers and postcards, mainly fine
Philatelic terms
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937-63
UPA
Lot 109
Aden MH
Small collection of f/u with small h/r issues - SG1, SG13-15, SG22, SG25, SG38, SG41, SG47-50, SG52-53, SG55, SG57-59, SG61-68, SG70 and SG75. (28)
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.
Date
1937-63
SG value
£44.00
UPA
Lot 110
Aden MH
Small collection of mint small h/r issues - SG13-15, SG28-29, SG32-35, SG47 and SG73-76. (14)
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.
Date
1937-63
SG value
£23.00
UPA
Lot 111
Aden CC
GVI & QEII collection neatly presented on album pages entirely selected fine used, Dhows short set to 2r SG1-10. Coronation. 1939 pictorial set SG16-27. Victory pair, (Excls SW) UPU set. 1951 surch set. QEII definitive set with many shades & perf changes includes 20/- x 2 SG71 & 72. 25c with Cracked Wall flaw SG54a. India used in Aden postmarks x 4. Cat £300+ (87).
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937-65
UPA
Lot 112
Aden CC
Used collection on leaves(323) with light duplication including 1937 Dhows set to 2R, 1939-48 set to 10R(4), 1946 Victory 1½a with accent over 'D', 1948 RSW set, 1951 surcharge set with at least three of each, 1953-63 set inc 20s(8), 1964-65 set, mainly fine
Philatelic terms
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1937-65
UPA
Lot 113
Aden MH
Set X13 lmm
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.
Date
1939
SG
16-24
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 114
Aden MH
Pictorial Definitive issue, Set of 13 values to 10r, some light toning/yellowing to the rear of some, lovely, bright fresh colours. (13)
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.
Date
1939
SG
16-27
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 115
Aden UM
Pictorial set fine looking m.m. some values incl the 5r & 10r u.m. (13)
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.
Date
1939
SG
16-27
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 116
Aden MH
GVI pictorial set fine & fresh looking m.m. (13).
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.
Date
1939
SG
16-27
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 117
Aden MH
GVI definitive set fine m.m. (13)
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.
Date
1939
SG
16-27
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 118
Aden U
KGVI: Definitives FU,
Philatelic terms
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1939-45
SG
16/27
SG value
£50.00
UPA
Lot 119
Aden MH
1939 Definitives LMM
Philatelic terms
LMM — Lightly Mounted Mint
A mint stamp showing only light evidence of previous mounting or hinging.
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
1939-45
SG
16/27
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 120
Aden U
KGVI Pictorial complete set, MSCA Wmk, fine used (13)
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.
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.
