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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 5784 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Definitive sets with both black and red overprints sets m.m. (cat £450 and £1700), without expertisation marks and therefore not guaranteed. Also the UPU set (SG B54-60) and Goethe set (SG B61-63). Total cat value £3550.
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 5784 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Berlin Buildings set fine l.h.m. plus later SG B118-120. Also 1949 provisional issue overprints, SG B64-67 m.m. Plus SG B42,43,47 and 49 with labels, from booklet panes. Cat value £1513 (32).
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.
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 5784 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
An exceptional mint collection, in a hingeless DAVO (damaged slipcase), almost complete including early issues, mini sheets and back of the book. Mainly u.m. With 1949 overprints on Ned Indies (f.u.), 1949 Definitives set (mint but heavily hinged), 1950 RIS overprint set appears unmtd but on closer inspection appear to have been 'sweated' to remove h/r (these cat £1160 as UM), commems and mini sheets complete to 1968, then back of the book, with 1954 RIAU set u.m. (cat £1150 as UM). Some earlier sets appear sweated, both o/w a good original collection.
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.
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 5784 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Small collection of mini sheets from 1947-48 well displayed on album pages. With 1947 Railway, 1947 1 yen Mt Fuji, 1947 Sapporo Coal Miners, 1948 Osaka Goldfish, 1948 Fuji overprint sheet and SG 477-9 Sampans sheets . All fine. An attractive display of 8 sheets.
Philatelic terms
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 5784 · Same country / area · Related period · Same classification
Large clean mint collection/ dealer stock in a binder, from early period to extensive 1950's and 1960's. Priced to sell at £2400, usually priced at ½ SG catalogue or based on specialised ' Ballian ' catalogue for unusual items. Note some good inverted wmk. Items, 1933 Airs set, good mini sheets and 1959 Transport set in full sheets. Mainly u.m. from 1950's Many many 100's.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
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.
