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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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to 1898 coll. on leaves, earlies in mixed condition, several not counted, but noted are 1862 no wmk perf 11½1d dull blue (closed tear at top), 1863-66 8d, 1872 most to 96c, 1883 2c pale brown most o.g., 1885 1r1 on 2r50, plus some Provisional postmarks (especially Southern, 11) and Officials, many with additional firm's chops, fair to good used. Cat. over £1000. (104)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
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.
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.