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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
Related-lot discovery: showing stronger factual matches to Lot 10020. Distinctive philatelic features are prioritised over generic similarities such as format, condition or date; results are ranked locally from the full current UPA catalogue.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10020 · Same country / area · Pair · Mint condition · Similar period
(Jan) ½d myrtle-green, NE corner block of 4, the top margin and bottom pair with toned gum, which just encroaches onto the top two stamps, u.m. Excellent appearance. SG Spec.. N4 (4). RARE.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10020 · Same country / area · Pair · Mint condition · Similar period
1½d, SW corner control (U23, imperf) pair, one (R20/2) with frame break below second E of THREE, some separated perfs at left, u.m. SG Spec. N18 (1) p.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10020 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
1d deep carmine (Die 1B), Imperial Crown Wmk, 'A11' Control block of 9, Spec N8(3), Plate 15, identified by retouches and small flaws, hinged on selvedge, all stamps are NHM. (9)
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
selvedge — Selvedge
The unprinted margin of a stamp sheet attached to one or more stamps; also commonly called sheet margin.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 10020 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
1d pale-carmine, Die 1A, Imperial Crown Wmk, Corner 'A 11' Control, irregular block of 39 stamps, Identified as Plate 6 by Dot in R17 coloured rule, bearing several minor constant flaw varieties and the rare, 'No Cross on Crown' variety at R. 16/8. A seldom seen, large, early printed multiple, surely a wonderful display item. NHM (39)
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
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 10020 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
SPECIALIZED NHM COLLECTION presented in mounts on sleeved pages. An attractive collection with many Specialized shades, Die Types, Wmk's etc with each stamp identified by Shade & Specialized catalogue number, inc 'Mackennal' (½d & 1d) & 'Downey' (to 10d) Heads, Photogravure (to 1s) plus some S/Ways & Inv Wmk's, both Empire Exhibition sets, Jubilee set, plus Jubilee inverted Wmk sets & more. Interesting (100+ stamps)
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.
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.
