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Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
PUC watermark s/ways ½d, 1d (trimmed perfs at top) and 1½d, yellowed gum, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-6a
SG value £205.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
P U C £1 black, GvR Wmk, well centred very fine mint, usual creamy gum.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 438
SG value £750.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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 ?
perf ?
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.
Date 1934
SG 439
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo set to 1s, h/r, 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 1934
SG 439-49
SG value £50.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo WATERMARK SIDEWAYS set to 2d (tiny faint tone spot in corner mentioned for accuracy), clipped perfs at top of ½d, o/wise fine, m.m. (4)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1934
SG 439a-42b
SG value £165.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo large format 1d, cylinder block of 4 (V34, 11R no dot, perf type 4 I/2E), a few tiny adherence specks, h/r, m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
block ?
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.
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.
Date 1934
SG 440
SG value £60.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo 1½d, large format SW corner control strip of 3 (34 no dot, perf type 2 I/E), hinged on one only, fine mint.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
strip ?
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1934
SG 441
SG value £50.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo large format 1½d, V34 corner control block of 4 (100 dot, perf type 6B E/P), gum toning, u.m./m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
block ?
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.
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.
Date 1934
SG 441
SG value £30.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
photo large format 1½d, SW corner cylinder (U34, 34 no dot, perf type 2 I/E) strip of 3, l.m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
strip ?
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1934
SG 441
SG value £60.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Photo set m.m. with h/r plus wmk s/ways & inverted ½d 1d& 1½d m.m. (17)
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1934-36
SG 439-49
SG value £110.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Photo 2d orange wmk s/ways full perfs fine m.m.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1935
SG 442b
SG value £125.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
9th UPU Congress, wmk Block Cypher SIDEWAYS. ½d, 1d & 1½d, mint with h/r.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
block ?
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.
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-436a
SG value £200.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Pair · Similar period
photo 1½d, large format, SW corner control strip of 3 (38 dot, perf type 2A P/P)), tiny glassine mark on one only (not on control pair), fine u.m.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
perf ?
pair ?
strip ?
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.
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1934
SG 441
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC set to 2½d, plus watermark inverted set to 1½d, excellent perfs, fine and fresh, u.m. (7)
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434-7
SG value £120.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC ½d, 1d & 1½d wmk s/ways slightly trimmed perfs on ½d & 1½d. sound used.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-36a
SG value £195.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC WATERMARK SIDEWAYS set, trimmed perfs at top of 1d, gum yellowing, u.m. (3)
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-6a
SG value £310.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC WATERMARK SIDEWAYS set to 1½d, slightly blunted perfs at top of 1d, o/wise v. fine, fresh u.m. (3)
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-6a
SG value £310.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC watermark sideways set to 1½d, slightly short perfs at top of 1d, fresh u.m. (3)
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 434a-6a
SG value £310.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC 1d, watermark sideways, fine and fresh, u.m.
Philatelic terms
UM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 435a
SG value £140.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 ?
SG ?
SG value ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 437Wi NCom8a
SG value £2,500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 ?
SG ?
SG value ?
variety ?
watermark ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 437Wi NCom8a
SG value £2,500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
P U C £1 black, GvR Wmk, well centred very fine used, light cancellation.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1929
SG 438
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
PUC £1 black, light oval rubber Registered pmks, fine used.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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 1929
SG 438
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 10207 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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 1929
SG 438
SG value £600.00
