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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 3634 · Same country / area · Surcharge
Mint and used collection on leaves(100s) including 1899 Virgin set mint, 1904 set to 1s mint, 1938 set to £1 mostly mint, 1948 RSW set mint, 1952 set to $2.40 mint, 1956 set to $4.80 unmounted mint, 1962 new currency surcharge set mint, 1964 set to $2.80 mint, 1970 Ships set mint, later sets u.m. not complete, mainly fine
Philatelic terms
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3634 · Same country / area · Surcharge
Used collection on large leaves(62 stamps, 3 covers) including 1906 ½d green postcard with EVII ½d used to Hungary, 1935 RSJ set, 1938-47 set to £1, 1948 RSW set, 1952 set, 1962 surcharge set, mainly fine
Philatelic terms
surcharge — Surcharge
An overprint that changes or states the stamp’s face value.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3634 · Surcharge · Provisional issue · Mint condition · Related period
Decimal currency, provisional surcharge. 10p on 2/- violet and orange-sepia with INVERTED WATERMARK, wmk w12, UM. With information from New Issue Dealer in 1976 indicating that 'only 120 copies were ever discovered and were advertised last year (1975) at £14. Gibbons list it as 34Ei but do not price it - probably because they never handled it'. Now listed by Gibbons.
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.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
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 3634 · 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 3634 · 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 3634 · Surcharge · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
2d on 1½d brown lake with SURCHARGE ERROR. UMM
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.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3634 · Surcharge · Mint condition · Similar period
QEII: full definitive set of 11 surcharged values plus additional settings for 1c, 2½c, 3½c, 5c & 1r. Total of 16 stamps, mostly mint with h/r (11) or UM (5).
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
