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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period · Same classification
1f grey-lilac, yellow silk thread, imperf, no margins, good used with single ring cds, indecipherable postal area, 'dated 5 MAI 63'. With thin at NE corner, very much a spacefiller.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period · Same classification
1f grey-lilac 'Sitting Helvetia - Strubel', Berne Printing, Mi 18 II, imperf with 4 margins (black thread), fine used with diamond barred cancellation.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period · Same classification
Davo album with a fine collection of used to 1970's. With earlies from imperfs and sitting Helvetias, some in mixed condition. Early period cat £1300+. Issues from 1900 are generally fine used. Pro Juventute issues are almost complete. 1945 Pax set is complete f.u. including 3f, 5f and 10f all x 2. With a good range of Airs, nearly complete. Mini Sheets include 1945 Dove pair, 1948 Imaba and 1955 Lausanne all f.u.
Then later sets almost complete to 1970's. Also a range of International Organisations. Total cat value is in excess of £8500.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period · Same classification
Imperf Helvetias - basic set of 7, various types, but well above average with 2r 3½ margins f.u. (cat £650), 10r 4 margins f.u., 15r 3 margins + and a respectable copy of SG 39 1f. Total cat £2188 minimum (7)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Same classification
10r red, black and yellow, central cross without frame. Inscribed 'RAYON II', imperf with 2½ outer frame lines and 3 thick frame lines. Good used, spacefiller
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Same classification
5r red and deep blue, central cross without frame. Inscribed 'RAYON I', imperf with 1½ thick frame lines and no outer frame lines. Fine used, spacefiller.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Same classification
Centenary of Basel Cantonal Stamp Issue. MS with 2 x 10c grey-green, red and black (sold at 3f), granite paper, imperf. Used with partial blurred cds and hinge top (twice) and bottom (once).
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate
Early to pre WWII mostly Used coln on SG Ideal illus album pages, mostly complete though some early typical mixed condition, from 1850 Rayon II 10rp & 1852 Rayon III 15rp, imperf Seated Helvetias incl 20rp orange on thin paper with green thread, perf incl 1862-64 3c black, 40c green, 60c coppe & 1f gold, 1867-78 incl 40c grey & 50c purple, 1905-07 Arms incl 3c drab, 1923-40 Air vals incl 35c, 40c blue & green, etc, a fine coln with c/v circa £3000. (180)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Imperforate
Balance of a collection on album leaves from imperf Helvetias to 1950's. Commencing with imperf Helvetias (8), then perf sitting Helvetias to 50c (4), 60c SG 59, 40c green, 40c grey and 1f. Extensive standing Helvetias, postage dues to 500c, 1900 UPU study, Airs Including SG 322 40c, then later issues to 1950's. Also later issues from 1960's to 1996 on Hagners. Mixed condition in places and a little untidy, but with useful remaining and cat value about £4000. Mainly used. Many 100's
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.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
1f bronze-gold, wmk 8 (impressed) perf 11½. Fine used with nibbled perf and 3mm tear alongside nibbled perf. Single ring cds for 'Zurich / 11 III 80 XII'. Spacefiller.
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 19562 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
50c deep purple, wmk 8 (impressed) perf 11½. Fine used, cancelled 'INTERLAKEN / 13VIII 68 11 -'. Small paper adhesion showing behind 2 perfs at top left. Centred W, frame at left resting on perfs.
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 19562 · Same country / area · Similar period
Balance collection of used stamps on Hagner stock pages. Contains one page with early issues from 1862 to 1900, then odd stamps and sets from 1923 to 1971 Publicity Issue. Generally with cv below £20 for individual stamps / sets and in the main fine to very fine used. Total of approx 400 stamps & 2 MS (1963 Red Cross & 1965 NABRA) with cv c£870.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Similar period
Sitting Helvetias scarce 1F gold with SG 60 bronze gold shade unused without gum. Also a 2nd example, which appears to be the cheaper SG 113 granite paper m.m. Minor faults (2v.)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 19562 · Same country / area · Similar period
COVERS GROUP on a protective page, inc two covers posted to domestic addresses bearing 10c red 'Sitting Helvetia', an 1875 cover to France bearing 30c blue & an 1875 cover to London bearing 25c green, boxed 'PD' & red 'Paid' cds. (4 covers)
