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Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
8d blue with brown purple advert. FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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 1893
SG 225
SG value £85.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
QV Heads wmk Type 12b, perf 10x11, ½d, 1d SG228 & 228b, 2dto 1/- generally fine cds used. (10).
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1895
SG 227-35
SG value £115.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
QV Heads wmk Type 12b, perf 11 set ½d to 1/- with two extra 1d rose showing the listed varieties, 'Ellipse' flaw & 'Chisel' flaw. Generally fine cds used. (12).
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1895
SG 236-45
SG value £180.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial no wmk perf 12 to 16 used group in mixed condition with ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d Wakitipu (thinned) & Wakatipu, 3d, 4d, 5d purple brown, 6d, 8d & 2/- (thinned).(11).
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 246-58
SG value £300.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial set, no wmk perf 12 - 16 used slightly mixed condition with some extra shades, ½d x 3, 1d x 2, 2d x 2, 2½d Wakitipu x 2 & Wakatipu x 2. 4d x 3, 5d, 6d, 8d x 2, 1/-, 2/- faults & 5/-. (23).
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 246-59
SG value £1,000.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
5d sepia. Small thin. FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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 1898
SG 253
SG value £200.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
QV: 5d sepia & 5d purple-brown (Otira Gorge & Mount Ruapehu), no wmk perf 12 to 16. Both fine used and both have some irregular perfs.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 253, 253a
SG value £276.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
8d indigo FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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 1898
SG 255
SG value £50.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial 3/- vermilion no wmk, perf 12 to 16 centred slightly E with small part cds cancel. Very fine.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 259
SG value £600.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Mount Cook 5/- vermilion no wmk perf 11 very fine used Christchurch cds cancel.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1899
SG 270
SG value £500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
8d carmine & green. FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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 1899
SG D2
SG value £140.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
1/- carmine & green. FU
Philatelic terms
FU ?
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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 1899
SG D3
SG value £150.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
QV: 5s vermillion (Mount Cook), no wmk, perf 11. Good used, h/r, some damaged perfs and centred NE where frame at right cut by perfs.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1899-1903
SG 270
SG value £500.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial 1½d chestnut perf 11 centred W with double vertical line of perfs at left, (which also gauge p11),full Onfhunga 12 Ap 1904 sq circle cancle.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
perf ?
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.
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 1900
SG 275b
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial 5/- deep red wmk single NZ Star, perf 11, centred slightly E, cds used
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1902
SG 317
SG value £450.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial 5/- vermilion, wmk single NZ Star, perf 11 centred N, faint horiz crease, sq circle cancel.
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1902
SG 317b
SG value £450.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Pictorial wmk single NZ Star Type 43 perf 14 set to 2/- with shades, used in slightly mixed condition, 1½d faults, 2d x 2, 2½d x 2, 3d x 3, 4d x2, 5d x 2, 6d x 2, 8d, 9d, 1/- x 3 & 2/- x 2. (21).
Philatelic terms
U ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1902
SG 318-28
SG value £285.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
QV: 3d orange, wmk 12b, perf 11, MM, a few short perfs and centred NW where frame at top is cut by perfs.
Philatelic terms
MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1895-1900
SG 240b
SG value £55.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
6d brown. LMM
Philatelic terms
LMM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
LMM — Lightly Mounted Mint
A mint stamp showing only light evidence of previous mounting or hinging.
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 1898
SG 243b
SG value £300.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
Pictorial values to 4d no wmk perf 12 to 16,½d x 2 shades one fine m.m. other m.m. with h/r. 1d unused no gum, 2d m.m. with tone marks. 2½d Wakitipu fine m.m. Wakatipu diagonal crease & h/r. 3d tone marks around perfs & 4d very fine m.m. (8).
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 246-52
SG value £150.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
QV: Pictorial issue - 2d lake (Pembroke Peak, Milford Sound), no wmk, perf 12-16 (actual 14½), MM, large h/r. Well centred.
Philatelic terms
MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
wmk ?
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.
Date 1898
SG 248
SG value £50.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
QV: 2d lake & 2d rosy-lake (Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu), no wmk, perf 12 to 16. Both mint, 2d lake with no gum, 2d rosy-lake with h/r and large part o.g.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 248, 248a
SG value £100.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
5d purple brown. MM
Philatelic terms
MM ?
SG ?
SG value ?
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date 1898
SG 253a
SG value £95.00
Related lot Related to Lot 15439 · Same country / area · Similar period
Pictorial 5d purple brown, no wmk perf 12 to 16, fine looking m.m. with small h/r & one toned perf.
Philatelic terms
SG ?
SG value ?
perf ?
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.
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.
Date 1898
SG 253a
SG value £100.00
