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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
Universal 1d deep carmine wmk single NZ Star imperf on all sides cds cancel creased only visible from back & small tear left side obscured by postmark.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
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 15485 · Same country / area · Imperforate
1s pale yellow-green 'Chalon' on blued paper, Large Star Wmk, imperf with 3 clear margins, just brushing the forth at right, fine used with a number 11 barred cancellation of Port Ahuriri. Minor edge faults, of good appearance, an attractive example of this scarce stamp. RPS of NZ Photo Certificate.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
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 15485 · Same country / area · Imperforate
QV Chalon Head collection in mixed condition neatly presented on album pages, entirely used. Imperfs with some 4 margins incls 2d blue no wmk x 3. 6d brown x 3. Wmk large star imperfs to 1/-. Large star perf 13 2d x 2 & 6d x 3. Wmk NZ imperf 1d, 2d & 1/-. Wmk large star perf 12½ to 1/-. Ideal for further study with much potential. cat £7000++ (50).
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
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 15485 · Same country / area · Imperforate
Balance collection on album pages, entirely used in slightly mixed condition. Much remains of interest. Incls imperf & perf Chalon Heads to 1/-. QV to 1/-. 1898 pictorial types to 2/-. E7 defin set to 1/-. Auckland Exhib. 1d. Run of GV, GVI & QEII pre decimal & through to 1999. Some Health mini sheets & later MS. Fiscal Arms Officials Life Insurance & Dues. Subtantial collection Cat £2000+++ (100's).
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.
fiscal — Fiscal use
Use of a stamp for revenue or tax purposes rather than normal postal use.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · Same country / area · Pair · Similar period
Mount Cook ½d green right marginal block of 4 wmk single NZ & star, mixed perfs, first perfed 14 the centre horiz row of perfs missplaced. Repaired on back with strip of paper & re-perfed 11. The left vertical side deliberately trimmed to facilitate vertical seperation. A remarkable item clearly demonstrating the meaning of 'Mixed perfs' Display quality u.m. with minor gum disturbance
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.
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 — 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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · Same country / area · Similar period
plus 1899-1903, 1900, 1902-07 and 1907-08 pictorial definitive issues, all arranged by value as per Campbell Paterson specialised numbers (but cannot be guaranteed correct), vast range of shades incl. scarcer example 3d (19), 5d (12), 6d rose (20), 9d (10), 1s (22), 2s (13) and 5s (5, all four issues plus later shade), plus 2½d WAKITIPU (5), 6d green (5), 1902-07 6d 1899-1903 2s re-entry (right frame doubled) and 1902-07 perf 11 2s watermark inverted, odd toned perf etc., but condition generally excellent for this type of lot, fair to fine used. Huge Cat. value. Superb lot. (178)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · 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 — 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 15485 · Same country / area · Similar period
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 — 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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 15485 · 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 — 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.
