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UPA
Lot 4945
Colombia CC
ALL DIFFERENT MINT & USED COLLECTION in mounts on Ideal album pages, Inc 1867-83 imperf selections to 10 peso used, later perf ranges to 10 pseo mint & used, useful assembly of 'Back of the book' on clipped pieces with Telegraph to 1 peso, Registration stamps etc plus Cucuta & a Cundinamarca range with values to 1 peso. (165+ stamps)
Philatelic terms
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1853-1911
Lot 4946
Colombia MH
REGISTRATION 'A' 5c (2, different papers, one signed in pencil on reverse) and 'R' 5c (2, both forgeries, one by Fournier), unused.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1865
SG
R42/3
UPA
Lot 4947
Colombia CC
COUNTRY & STATES REVENUE COLLECTION on pages, mixed mint & used, strong Country range to various 15 pesos, often with examples of Primera class, Tercera class & Segunda class of each issue, small selections from Cundinamarca, Santander & Tolima. Fine condition (100+)
Date
1865-1914
UPA
Lot 4948
Colombia CC
Postal Stationery Postal Card collection. 2c & 5c cards, many uprated, posted to Equador, USA, but mostly mainland Europe inc UK, Germany, France & Switzerland, good variety of cancellations, cachets, Paqboat cancels, transit & receiving marks. Interesting lot. (25 cards)
Philatelic terms
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.
Date
1880s-1920s
UPA
Lot 4949
Colombia CC
REPUBLIC COLLECTION on pages, mint & used, shade, perf & cancellation interest throughout, inc 1886-88 set of values with most listed shades (SG 120/135) with 10c block of 6 & 1P marginal block of 10 (8 stamps NHM), 1889 'Republica' shaded range inc imperf pair, 1890-91 set (SG 143/48), 1892 set of values with shade & perf interest. Fine condition (135+)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1886-98
UPA
Lot 4950
Colombia C
CIVIL WAR COVERS - CARTAGENA. A trio of covers to Weymouth, Dorset, one bearing 5c red/buff imperf pair (SG 175), one bearing 10c blue/buff imperf (SG 176) & 'PARA' handstamp, one bearing 5c maroon/green pair, P6½ (SG 179).
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1900
UPA
Lot 4951
Colombia CC
BISECTS SELECTION on piece & on cover presented on pages. (5 covers, 4 pieces)
Date
1900-45
UPA
Lot 4952
Colombia C
CIVIL WAR COVERS GROUP bearing issues from Bogota, Barranquilla & Medellin. Inc BOGOTA issues on 1903 cover to Bologna, Italy bearing 20c blue imperf pair (SG 199A), BARRANQUILA issues inc 1902 cover to Bremen, Germany bearing 2c blue green imperf pair & 2c blue imperf pair (SG 212A/213A), 1904 cover to Paris, France bearing 5p brown imperf pair not tied (SG 237A) & a 5p purple imperf tied (SG 238A), 1904 cover to New York, USA bearing 5p blue green imperf tied (SG 239A), MEDELLIN issues inc 10c brown pair (SG 251) on Reg cover to Montevideo, Uruguay, with Panama Transit, Montevideo receiving & Antioquia violet cachet to rear. (5 covers)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-04
UPA
Lot 4953
Colombia CC
Interesting COVERS/CARDS/STAMP COLLECTION in a quality, old spring back binder. Chiefly covers bearing a wealth of National issues, plus Provisionals, Registration stamps, Locals, attractive on & off piece ranges with multiples, Cubierta Postal Stationery covers, security hole punched stamps on cover, Steamship cancelled, Airmail issues inc Registration stamps, a multiple franking Airmail cover to Berlin bearing a dozen plus stamps, an Air cover to london depicting a Zeppelin & bearing a 5c Red Cross, obligatory tax stamp (SG 509) and much much more. (60+ covers & 80+ stamps)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-37
UPA
Lot 4954
Colombia CC
Picture Postcard group, used & unused, various denominations used on front or back, nine coloured & two monochrome. (11)
Date
1908-20
UPA
Lot 4955
Colombia C
An Air Mail covers collection on pages, each cover bearing TRANSOCEANICO handstamps or cachets. All covers posted to the UK, bearing a good selection of National issues, Air Post issues inc 1950 & 1951 Avianca 'A' opt'd issues, plenty of Air Post cds, transit & receiving marks. Interesting collection, neatly presented. (18 covers)
Date
1939-55
UPA
Lot 4956
Colombia CC
COVERS COLLECTION in a spring back album. An eclectic collection of Postal covers, Commercial covers, Airmail, Postal Stationery, an exploded partial First Flight cover, First Day covers etc, some unaddressed, mostly posted overseas to the UK. Interesting (60)
Date
1943-81
Lot 4957
Colombia UM
Miss Universe 1959 Commemoration. Set of 3v to 5p, UM.
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.
Date
1959
SG
952-954
SG value
£62.00
UPA
Lot 4958
Colombia E
COLOUR TRIALS/PROOF BLOCKS OF 4 assembly on pages, Printers progressive proofs & Printing Trials of the 60c 'Lincoln Statue'. Very fine condition (8 blocks=32 proofs)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1960
SG
1034
Lot 4959
Colombia - Scadta C
Cover from Bogota to Barranquilla with 2 x 3c bright green (384A) and 50c 'Scadta' grey-blue (23). Indistinct boxed cancellation over 3c pair, circular cancellation over 50c 'Servicio Postal Aereo Bogota / Scadta'. Straight line date stamp '21 JUL 1922'. Opened at top and small part of envelope flap missing. Couple of pencil marks on front.
Philatelic terms
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1922
Lot 4960
Colombia - Scadta C
Commercial cover from Medellin to New York, bearing 30 on 20c grey SCADTA (SG 52) & 3c blue 'Arms' (SG 394) tied by red Medellin cds.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1923
SG
52
UPA
Lot 4961
Colombia - Scadta C
An attractive group of covers (mostly Commercial) to London & Manchester, UK from Bogota, Cali, Girardot, Honda & Medellin, Colombia, each cover with multiple frankings bearing a good selection of SCADTA issues inc Junkers F-13 to 30c & National issues, 4c Provisional pair (SG 411), plus cachets, transit & receiving marks etc. (7 covers)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
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.
Date
1924-32
Lot 4962
Colombia - Scadta C
Cover from Tolima to Cartagena with 3 x 3c blue (404), 10c light green & 60c yellow-brown 'Scadta' (38 & 44). Indistinct cancellations over all stamps but clear datestamp on reverse 'Postal Aereo Scadta / Cartagena / 4 VI 1925'. Couple of pencil notations on front.
Date
1925
Lot 4963
Colombia - Scadta C
(27th March) First Flight Cover from Bucaramanga to Puerto Wilches by Scadta. Yellow cover bearing 'Correo Aereo' green label, 15c carmine 'Junkers' (SG 39), 3c blue 'Arms' (SG 394) & 1c on 3c brown (Waterlow SG 405) tied by two red Bucaramanga cds, the surcharged issue tied by black SCADTA triangular cachet. Fine condition.
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1926
UPA
Lot 4964
Colombia - Scadta C
COVERS GROUP. Half a dozen covers bearing Junkers F-13 10c, 20c, 30c & 60c, or 1929 Volcano 10c, 20c or 30c. Some light tone in places. ( 6 covers)
Date
1926-31
UPA
Lot 4965
Colombia - Scadta CC
Mint & used collection on pages, inc 1929 set mint to 1p & complete set used with duplication to 3p, 1929 International Airmail issues inc a few mint values & used range to 2p, 1930 surcharged sets both mint & used, 1932 'Correo Aereo' opt'd set used to 2p, 1932-39 pictorial set used & 1934 surcharged set mint. Attractive (120+)
Date
1929-39
Lot 4966
Colombia - Scadta C
(16th Dec) Pair of covers to Paris, France from Bogota, Colombia. Multiple frankings inc the Bolivar Death Centenary Scadta surcharged set (SG 70/72) amongst various National issues. Fine condition (2)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1930
Lot 4967
Colombia - Scadta C
Two Airmail covers to Vienna, Austria from Barranquilla, posted on successive days to same address, both commercial printed types, one in Air Mail livery, bearing different issues tied by cds. (2)
Date
1934
UPA
Lot 4968
Colombia - States P
BOLIVAR. 'Simon Bolivar' Imperf colour trial proofs on wove & blue laid paper, inc non issued colours & values to 1P, with or without gum. (24)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Lot 4946
Lot 4957
Lot 4959
Lot 4960
Lot 4962
Lot 4963
Lot 4966
Lot 4967