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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
Related-lot discovery: showing stronger factual matches to Lot 3768. Distinctive philatelic features are prioritised over generic similarities such as format, condition or date; results are ranked locally from the full current UPA catalogue.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3768 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
KGVI 3a blue-violet in 2 corner marginal blocks of 4, one with minor error 'broken line below Burma Teak' the other with retouched plate, UM though some tone spots on the corrected block.(8)
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.
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.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3768 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
KGVI 2r brown & orange in corner marginal block of 4, showing partial set-off 'kiss print' error in margin corner, UM though gum tropicalised. (4)
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.
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.
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.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3768 · Overprint · Variety
Postal Commemorations - 2s on 3d black and bright blue with variety '1895 for 1859'. Also surcharge is 3mm below normal position leaving 3d clear of overprint. Mint with h/r and o/c to NW.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3768 · Overprint · Mint condition · Similar period · Same classification
5m brown-red with ovpt, plus Arabic script ovpt doubled, UM. Unlisted as overprint double (6m is listed with cat value £75). Interesting – possible ‘discovery’ example.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 3768 · Same country / area · Mint condition · Related period · Same classification
KGVI: Stamp of India ovpt 'BURMA'. 10r green and scarlet, wmk Mult Stars. Right marginal (margin from left side of sheet with scarlet pillars), UM, creamy gum.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
