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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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photo intermediate format ½d, cylinder blocks of 4 (V34, 3 dot perf 6 E/P), and blocks of 6 (V34, 3 not dot, perf 6 I/P, plus V34, 4 dot, perf 2A P/P), fine mint.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
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1929 2½d. Postal Union Congress Watermark INVERTED. The deeper blue shade catalogued by SG - NCom8a (Shade 1: Blue). Superb unmounted mint never hinged full original gum example supplied by Stanley Gibbons for the sum of £3,500=. A delightful well-centred example (design clear of perforation) with deep colour. The 'London' market is ahead of SG's current £2,500= listing, being in the region of £3,250=. It is a few years since we last sold a UM NH Wmk Inverted PUC 2½d. when there were 4 or 5 bidders and a similar quality example realised circa £3,000. A seldom opportunity. As the accompanying Stanley Gibbons retail catalogue states … of this very difficult watermark (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.
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.
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1929 2½d. Postal Union Congress Watermark INVERTED. The paler blue shade catalogued by SG - NCom8a (Shade 2: Paler Blue). Superb unmounted mint never hinged full original gum example supplied by Stanley Gibbons for the sum of £3,750=. A delightful well-centred example (design clear of perforation) with fine colour. The 'London' market is ahead of SG's current £2,500= listing, being in the region of £3,250=. It is a few years since we last sold a UM NH Wmk Inverted PUC 2½d. when there were 4 or 5 bidders and a similar quality example realised circa £3,000. A seldom opportunity. As the accompanying Stanley Gibbons retail catalogue states … of this scarce watermark variety. To be able to offer the two SG Specialised shade listings together, is surely a once in a lifetime opportunity (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.
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Ninth UPU Congress London: P.U.C. £1. Black, genuine sound no faults commercially used example well-cancelled clear of profile by almost legible date contemporary Registered oval date stamp cancel. Well-centred fractionally S., perforation clear of design. Reverse small hinge remnants. Very Good Used-Fine example. One of the finest engraved stamps in existence. Almost every collector's favourite. (1v.)
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.
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KGV 1929 9th UPU Congress £1. St. George and the Dragon PUC £1., sound very good to fine commercially used example. Britain's 'Death & Glory' key bellwether issue. A masterpiece missing from most typical stamp collections. (1v.)
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.
