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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 3079 · Same country / area · Surcharge · Similar period
Decimal Currency set of 14 vals surcharged ½p on ½d to 50p on 10s, mint small h/r. Fresh bright colours. (SG24-25 - ½d and 1d have toned perfs and tone spots on backs).
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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 3079 · Surcharge · Provisional issue · Mint condition · Same classification
Provisional Surcharges. SG579b - E Szechwan surcharge on 3c green. Complete sheet of 200 showing small 3 variety and several other constant varieties. Previously sold by Stanley Gibbons with list of 'other constant varieties' and position on sheet. A little perf separation and light folding.
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.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
provisional — Provisional issue
A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3079 · Surcharge · Provisional issue · Mint condition · Same classification
Provisional Surcharges. SG580c - Kiangsi surcharge on 3c green. Complete sheet of 200 showing variety 'ca' (double character) and three other varieties (one stamp on sheet damaged). Previously sold by Stanley Gibbons with list of 'other varieties' and position on sheet. A little perf separation.
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.
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
provisional — Provisional issue
A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3079 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
150th Anniv of Royal Geographical Society. 22p (Sir James Wordie), wmk W14 sideways but wmk CROWN TO RIGHT OF CA. NW corner marginal with traffic lights and Plate Numbers.
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.
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 3079 · Surcharge · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
Marine Life and Gemstones - 9c surcharged on 8c (opal) with 8 varieties: 'Broken 9 and lower bar' R6/1; Vertical blue line through uncut opal' R6/5 & R7/5; 'Thick 9' R10/1; 'Shaved c' R3/3;v 2Thin top obliterating bar' R4/5; 'White dot on uncut gem retouched' R4/7; 'Thin top obliterating bar' R9/10. Listed in Brusden White 646d to 646l, with combined premium of 390 x normal. 4 blocks, varieties identified, all UM, Cat value c£60.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3079 · Surcharge · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
Surcharged value - 20c on $1 (Humming Bird), UM in NW corner block of 4. Two noticeable errors on overprinting. On row 1/1 the upper obliterating bar is short and on row 2/2 the bars are staggered.
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.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
