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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period · Same classification
wmk Cross £1, DF, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in MAUVE, a super marginal inscriptions, white lines in lower 'D' square appear to be original plate fault, very fresh, l.m.m.
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
QV 1863 4d. Pale red (Hairlines S.E. corner Plate 4 example). Exhibition quality example. IMPERFORATES of this period are exceptionally rare. This left-hand marginal imperforate example lettered C-G has perfect colour matched by stunning period-striated original gum. Previously supplied by SG (original retail card accompanies) for the sum of GBP£3,700=. Now, undercatalogued at £1,500= (Concise 2026). Exhibition standard. Superb. An absolute GEM (1v. SG provenance, UPA)
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
Abnormal (ERROR) Plate 12 6d. Pale Chestnut letters D-I (fine used) on small piece is Genuine (RPSL Expert Committee photo-certificate 'AFTER COMPARISON' 2004). The rare ERROR - termed 'ABNORMAL' and bearing an * upon the SG124a* listing to denote abnormal status. Trimmed Imperforate left-hand wing margin stunning fine colour very fine cancelled '107' obliterator (killer cancel type), but in this instance near perfectly defined '107' for BRADFORD. A cracking example. Perhaps only a few dozen extant. We may not see another example for some years. Howlingly RARE (1v. + RPSL photo-certificate 2004)
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.
error — Error
A significant unintended production difference from the normal stamp. The catalogue description should be used to establish the specific error in a lot.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
6d lilac, with hair lines, AF, IMPERF (watermark upright) top marginal example, slight gum yellowing, stamp is u.m. Previously Cat. £3599 in SG Specialised. Scarce.
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.
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.
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 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
4d vermilion, plate 12, horizontal IMPERF PAIR, OA-OB, single SPECIMEN ovpt. Type 6 over both stamps, left marginal example with inscription, fresh u.m. SG Spec. J29s
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.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
QV 1856 1s. Carmine-red imperforate colour trial on white glazed paper, with white cross below chin, socked on the nose by '39' trial cancellation in diamond obliterator. Astonishingly one of only five known in private hands. SG Retail card £7,500= accompanies, plus 2007 RPS London photo-certificate of authenticity. SG Catalogue value £9,500=. Provenance SG, RPS, UPA. RARE. Exhibition standard GEM
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
QV 1873 3d. Rose Plate 11. Very fine and fresh unused o.g. imperforate top marginal IMPRIMATUR lettered A-F. As Gibbons retail card (supplied) states: very rare, one of only 22 possible examples… many of which are in institutional collections. SG Specialised CV £2,500=. An imprimatur in stamp collecting is the very first sheet of stamps printed from a new, approved printing plate. Derived from the Latin word for 'let it be printed', these sheets serve as official physical records and colour proofs before a stamp is printed for public service. Magnificent colour. Superb unused. History (1v. SG Retail card)
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.
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
QV 1875 2½d. Rosy mauve Plate 2 Blued Paper. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons price £2,250= SG retail card accompanies stating: (Blued paper). Very fine and fresh unused IMPERFORATE IMPRIMATUR lettered A-C. Scarce, one of only 23 possible examples many of which are in institutional collections. Superb colour full original gum example. The watermark anchor Blued paper 2½d. Rosy mauve is an exceptionally rare stamp catalogued £8,000. This imperforate example cut from the 1st sheet is available in superb condition for this at a faction of the £8,000 against the SG Specialised CV £2,500=. This may be the only practical way to acquire SG138 Plate 2 on blued paper. You judge. An imprimatur in stamp collecting is the very first sheet of stamps printed from a new, approved printing plate. Derived from the Latin word for 'let it be printed', these sheets serve as official physical records and colour proofs before a stamp is printed for public service. Magnificent colour. Superb unused. History (1v. SG Retail card)
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 21043 · Same country / area · Imperforate
QV 1884 2d. IMPERFORATE Colour trial in UNISSUED Purple-brown letters L-S. Magnificent example, fresh as the day printed 140 years ago, upon large part original gum Crown watermarked paper. SG QV Specialised section KD (1st page base column 1.). Small part hinge traces, negligible paper wrinkle. Upon original SG Retail card priced £1,750=. Utterly magnificent. Exhibition Quality (1v. + retail card)
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
