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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Surcharge · Similar period
set to 1s, ex. 9d, incl. the different colours of 6ch and 1s, 1876 HALF/PENNY on 9d and on 10d, 1877 ½d on 10d and on 4d (both o.g.), 1878 2c (o.g.) to 17c, plus 50c (o.g.) surcharges, 1879-80 values to 50c, condition varies, used. (28)
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Surcharge
QV: Surcharged value: 50c on 1s green, wmk Crown CC, perf 14. Lightly MM, part o.g., centred NE where frame at right cut by perfs and frame at top clipped by perfs.
Philatelic terms
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.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Surcharge
QV: TWO CENTS (type 32) surcharged on 4c carmine, wmk Crown CA, perf 14. Normal surcharge is across 'FOUR CENTS', this example has normal surcharge plus a second 'TWO CENTS' surcharge across 'MAURITIUS' at top of stamp. Fine used with normal for comparison.
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.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Balance collection on Hagner stock pages. Contains QV ranges to 50c; KEVII to 12c; KGV to 1r; KGVI Coronation, Victory, First British Colonial Stamp Centenary, UPU; QEII many, but not all commemoratives to 1987 Bicentenary of the Mauritius Bar. All mint and appear to be UM for QEII issues. Total of approx 380 stamps & 1 MS (1969 Sugar Industry) with cv c£700.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Largelt intact collection on Devon album pages, mint & used in mixed condition, much of interest incls: 4 early imperf bun heads, imperf & perf seated Britannia's to 1/-. No wmk QV wmk CC & CA. 1878 surch set mixed mint & used. Later surchs. EwdVII period shield types, GV to 2r50. GVI to 10r m.m. Cat £2200++ (300+)
Philatelic terms
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Used collection on leaves(351) lightly duplicated, much postmark interest including Seychelles B64(3), a few India cancels inc B102, Bombay, mainly fine
Related lotRelated to Lot 14389 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Balance collection neatly presented on printed pages mint & used in mixed condition, Incls: unissued Britannia pair, QV wmk CC to 1/- yellow used. Various QV surchs. QV wmk CA mint to 25c olive yellow. Shield types. GV mint defins to 1r. SJ set mint. GVI commems. Cat £500+ (89).
Philatelic terms
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
