Describe what you collect in ordinary language, or search by country, date, Stanley Gibbons reference, description and classification. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
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to 1935 commems on album page, incl. 1924 Wembley 1d set (5, plus 1½d used), 1925 1d, 1929 PUC to 2½d (3, incl. paler shade), 1935 Silver Jubilee (7 sets incl. blocks of 4), plus partial booklet still containing 4 complete panes of 1½d (faults), condition varies, m.m.
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2d orange wmk block cypher s/ways slightly trimmed perfs at bottom very fine m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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British Empire Exhibition set as marginal blocks of 4, v.f.m. with 2 stamps of each value NHM (8)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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set to 1s incl. 6d x 2, all are better shades, identified by SG Spec. numbers, incl. 3d deep brown-violet, 5d reddish brown, 9d olive-yellow-green, 10d deep dull greenish blue and 1s deep fawn-brown (o/centre, never hinged) etc., several are never hinged, fine mint. Shades look OK but cannot be guaranteed. BB Stamps current Retail price is £425.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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set to 1s, some faults, m.m. (12)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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Commemoratives collection inc both Empire sets, PUC short set & Jubilee set. VFM (12)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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PUC watermark s/ways ½d, 1d (trimmed perfs at top) and 1½d, yellowed gum, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
watermark — Watermark
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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P U C £1 black, GvR Wmk, well centred very fine mint, usual creamy gum.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
wmk — Watermark
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British Empire Exhibition, 1924. 1d scarlet (2 shades) and 1½d brown, mint with hinge trace on 1d, and h/r on 1½d.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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3 album pages with stamps from this issue, all mint and hinged on pages. Variety of shades, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. ½d x 6, 1d x 8, 1½d x 10, 2d x 4, 2½d x 5, 1d x 1, 4d x 3, 5d x 5, 6d x 7, 9d x 4, 1s x 1. Odd fault, but generally in good condition. Individual stamps with cat value £300.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
variety — Variety
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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2d orange (Die II), wmk Block Cypher INVERTED, perf 15x14. Mint with light hinge trace.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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6d reddish-purple, wmk Block Cypher INVERTED, perf 15x14. Mint with light hinge trace.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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9d olive-green, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. 2 copies with different shades, mint with h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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9d olive-green, wmk Block Cypher INVERTED, perf 15x14. Mint with h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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10d turquoise-blue, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. Mint with hinge trace.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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10d turquoise-blue, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. Right marginal, mint with large h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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1s bistre, wmk Block Cypher, perf 15x14. 4 copies with different shades, mint with h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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9th UPU Congress, wmk Block Cypher SIDEWAYS. ½d, 1d & 1½d, mint with h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
wmk — Watermark
block — Block
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KGV Bradbury Wilkinson Seahorse 10/- Dull blue, an enticing fine colour well-centred good perforation marginal multiple, each stamp displaying central upper-marginal tiny tell-tale BW printing dot. 9th May date, negligible minor paper wrinkle, S.E. clear profile. A lovely honest commercially CDS used left-hand marginal BW multiple (1 B4) Rarely offered …
Philatelic terms
U — Used
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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KGV - Bradbury Wilkinson printing Seahorse 10/- Blackish-blue. A quite exceptional shade variant. Good used (reverse water stained) example, well-centred slightly N.W. LONDON CDS cancelled 23mm (no dot) frame. SG 417 never looks like this shade. A rare find. Attractively priced … (1v.)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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Wembley, 1929 PUC, 1935 SJ incl. wmk inverted set, some light gum tones, u.m. (13)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
wmk — Watermark
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and 1925 Wembley sets (both 1½d values well centred), plus 1935 Silver Jubilee, u.m. (8)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
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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
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
variety — Variety
watermark — Watermark
block — Block
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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(mint) and 1925 Wembley (1½d fine cds), 1929 PUC to 2½d and 1935 Silver Jubilee, fine used. (12)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
